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NAME: _______________________ DATE: _________________

Writing Process Worksheet

(Accompanies Unit 9, page 107, Step 4)

ASSIGNMENT: Write a short article about the social impact of computers and the
Internet.

1. PREWRITING
Discuss each statement with a partner. Talk about the benefits and problems that
computers and the Internet have brought. Write your opinions.
a. The Internet has changed the way people find information.
Benefits: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Problems: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
b. Computers have changed the way people work in the office.
Benefits: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Problems: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
c. The Internet has changed the way people shop.
Benefits: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Problems: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
d. Computers and the Internet have changed the way people communicate.
Benefits: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Problems: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

2. WRITING
On a separate piece of paper, write a first draft of the article. Use the results of your
discussion in your article.

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3. PEER FEEDBACK
Meet with your partner again. Read each other’s articles. After reading your partner’s
article, complete the Peer Feedback Checklist. Then give your partner your
feedback.

PEER FEEDBACK CHECKLIST

Yes No
1. Is the article interesting? … …
If no, suggest ways to make it interesting.
a. ________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________

2. Is the article clear? … …

If no, point out the parts that are not clear and suggest ways
to make them clearer.
a. ________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________

3. Did your partner use the new vocabulary correctly? If no, underline … …
the sentences that use the new vocabulary incorrectly.

4. Are there any misspelled words or incorrect punctuation? … …

If yes, circle the misspelled words and the incorrect punctuation.

4. REWRITING
Tell your partner to revise his or her article based on your feedback. Revise your
article based on your partner’s feedback.

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