Stages of Writing 1) Pre-writing 2) Writing 3) Rewriting
Pre-writing Stage 1. 2. 3. 4. Brainstorm Organize the points Choose the format of Outline Check the form of words
SYNTAX sentence structure stylistic choices, etc. GRAMMAR rules for verbs, articles, pronouns, etc CONTENT relevance, clarity originality, logic, etc. THE WRITER”S PROCESS getting ideas, getting started, Clear, fluent and effective drafts, revising communication MECHANICS AUDIENCE of ideas Handwriting, spelling the reader(s) Punctuation, etc PURPOSE the reason for writing ORGANIZATION WORD CHOICE paragraphs, topic & vocabulary, idiom, tone support, cohesion & unity
GRAMMAR, SYNTAX & DEVELOPMENT SENTENCE STRUCTURE relevance, clarity, originality Correct grammar & syntax and accuracy of content development and variety in sentence type, length and order ORGANIZATION UNITY & FOCUS Effective and logical Writing revolves around Sequence of ideas one controlling idea Elements of MECHANICS Acceptable conventions in Relation to spelling, punctuation, etc. Effective Writing COHERENCE Logical connection & coherent link of ideas between sentences and paragraph APPROPRIATENESS Language & style are in tandem with audience & purpose WORD CHOICE Suitable, appropriate & accurate choice of vocabulary