The Writing Process What is the Writing Process

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The Writing Process

The Writing Process

What is the Writing Process? • All writers follow a process in order to

What is the Writing Process? • All writers follow a process in order to write. • This process involves 5 steps: Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Publishing

Prewriting • Prewriting is the first step in the writing process. • Prewriting is

Prewriting • Prewriting is the first step in the writing process. • Prewriting is to THINK about what to write BEFORE you actually write. • Prewriting involves organizers and maps.

Prewriting • During Prewriting, authors: Consider who will read their story and why Form

Prewriting • During Prewriting, authors: Consider who will read their story and why Form ideas Discuss their ideas with others Gather information Brainstorm a list of ideas and thoughts Think about what they want to say

Drafting • Drafting is the second step in the writing process. • Drafting is

Drafting • Drafting is the second step in the writing process. • Drafting is when writers actually WRITE their story down on paper.

Drafting • During drafting, authors: Organize their thoughts Choose ideas and develop them Sequence

Drafting • During drafting, authors: Organize their thoughts Choose ideas and develop them Sequence what they want to say Write a first, rough draft Have others read it and offer suggestions

Revising • Revising is the third step in the writing process. • Revising is

Revising • Revising is the third step in the writing process. • Revising is when authors make a story BETTER. • Rearranging involves adding, taking out, or changing words or phrases.

Revising • When revising, authors: Read what they wrote Think about what others said

Revising • When revising, authors: Read what they wrote Think about what others said Rearrange words or ideas Add or take out parts Change words or ideas Complete any unfinished thoughts

Editing • Editing is the fourth step in the writing process. • Editing is

Editing • Editing is the fourth step in the writing process. • Editing is when writers CHECK their writing for mistakes.

Editing • When editing, authors: Make sure all sentences are complete Check spelling, capitalization,

Editing • When editing, authors: Make sure all sentences are complete Check spelling, capitalization, and punctuation Make corrections needed Have other people check their work Recopy it correctly and neatly

Publishing • Publishing is the last step in the writing process. • Publishing is

Publishing • Publishing is the last step in the writing process. • Publishing is when writers SHARE their writing with others.

Publishing • When publishing, authors: Type and illustrate their story Read it aloud to

Publishing • When publishing, authors: Type and illustrate their story Read it aloud to a person or group Bind it in a book Record it on tape Display it for others to see

FLOW MAP • As pairs, complete the writing flow map with the steps of

FLOW MAP • As pairs, complete the writing flow map with the steps of the writing process in order. • Give a short, short summary of each step. • We will review the steps together.

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