The Writing Process 5 stages of the writing

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The Writing Process 5 stages of the writing process How to write an autobiography

The Writing Process 5 stages of the writing process How to write an autobiography

Prewriting Stage: • • • 1 st stage of the writing process Generate thoughts

Prewriting Stage: • • • 1 st stage of the writing process Generate thoughts & ideas Ideas must be relevant to topic Brainstorm (using topic web) Research (find information about topic) • Outline (create structure)

Draft • • 2 nd stage of writing process A rough sketch of ideas

Draft • • 2 nd stage of writing process A rough sketch of ideas Must be in paragraph Each paragraph must be indented

Revise • • • 3 rd Stage of the writing process Form-Structure Content-What each

Revise • • • 3 rd Stage of the writing process Form-Structure Content-What each paragraph says Coherent: Clear & logical thoughts Incoherent: thoughts that are not clear & logical

Edit • • 4 th stage of the writing process Proofread Check for spelling

Edit • • 4 th stage of the writing process Proofread Check for spelling errors Check for grammar errors

Publish • • • Ready, Set, and Go! 5 th Stage of writing process

Publish • • • Ready, Set, and Go! 5 th Stage of writing process Finished Share Present

What makes up an Essay • Introduction • Body • Conclusion

What makes up an Essay • Introduction • Body • Conclusion

Introduction • Hook: grabs and holds the audience’s attention • Thesis statement includes 3

Introduction • Hook: grabs and holds the audience’s attention • Thesis statement includes 3 main points • 3 main points: help explain the topic in greater details

Thesis • States your main idea • Contains three main points • Three main

Thesis • States your main idea • Contains three main points • Three main points will be explained in each body paragraph

Body • Each paragraph has a topic sentence • Topic sentences contain one of

Body • Each paragraph has a topic sentence • Topic sentences contain one of the three details stated in thesis • Supportive details explain the topic sentence

Supportive Details • Explains the topic sentence • Gives examples. • The writer uses

Supportive Details • Explains the topic sentence • Gives examples. • The writer uses vivid, sensory details or concrete language. • The writer paints a picture for the audience.

Transition Words Take the reader from one paragraph to the next more smoothly

Transition Words Take the reader from one paragraph to the next more smoothly

Transition Words • However • Although • Meanwhile • For instance • Besides •

Transition Words • However • Although • Meanwhile • For instance • Besides • Therefore

Conclusion • Restates the paper’s main idea/topic • Makes the point of the paper

Conclusion • Restates the paper’s main idea/topic • Makes the point of the paper • Clarifies the writer’s message

Narrative • Uses “I” • Talks about an event or experience • http: //www.

Narrative • Uses “I” • Talks about an event or experience • http: //www. factmonster. com/homew ork/writingskills 4 a. html • Author gives great details about the people, places, and events.