1. Steps of the Writing Process © 2012 Wise Guys

2. Think-Pair-Share What is your favorite recipe? Can you describe the steps it would take to make it? How do you make macaroni and cheese on the stove? Do you boil the cheese, drain the water, and then put in the hard noodles? © 2012 Wise Guys

3. Good Writers… Just like making a recipe, good writers have steps that they take in order to write effectively. Good writers use the steps of the writing process to publish a top-quality piece of writing. Can you identify the steps of the writing process? © 2012 Wise Guys

4. The Steps of the Writing Process Prewriting Rough Draft Revise Edit Final Draft & Publish © 2012 Wise Guys

5. Prewriting Step #1 of the Writing Process Brainstorm ideas Pick a topic Think about what already know (background knowledge) Create a graphic organizer to get your thoughts down (example: web) © 2012 Wise Guys

6. Rough Draft Step #2 of the Writing Process Begin to write your story Include a beginning, middle, and ending Write complete sentences and thoughts down on paper in paragraph form Not worried about conventions at this time © 2012 Wise Guys

7. Revise Step #3 of the Writing Process Reread it to see if makes sense Are ideas in the correct order? Are clear details present? Is there a beginning, middle and end? Are there transitional words to help the writing flow smoothly? © 2012 Wise Guys

8. Edit Step #4 of the Writing Process Look for errors in Grammar Look for errors in punctuation, capitalization, and Spelling Make sure paragraphs are indented © 2012 Wise Guys

9. Final Draft &Publish Step #5 of the Writing Process Write your final draft! Your best effort! Neatness counts! Maybe can include a possible illustration Share with someone!! © 2012 Wise Guys

10. Follow the Steps to Success! Prewriting Rough Draft Revise Edit Final Draft & Publish Listen to this 4-minute song about the writing process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nlLh_g-f1U © 2012 Wise Guys

11. Check Out Our Writing Units! Descriptive Essay Common Core Unit http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Descriptive- Essay-Common-Core-Writing-Super-Bundle-Unit# http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Descriptive- Essay-Common-Core-Writing-Super-Bundle-Unit# Persuasive Essay Common Core Unit http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Persuasive- Writing-Unit-Lesson-Plans-with-Teacher-Examples http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Persuasive- Writing-Unit-Lesson-Plans-with-Teacher-Examples Personal Narrative Common Core Unit http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Personal- Narrative-Common-Core-Writing-Super-Bundle-Unit http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Personal- Narrative-Common-Core-Writing-Super-Bundle-Unit © 2012 Wise Guys