1. LESSON 10 The Writing Process

2. “ ” NO GREAT THING IS CREATED SUDDENLY. ~Epictetus

3. THE WRITING PROCESS

4. 6. Publish 5. Edit 4. Reread And Revise (Add On) 2. Plan 1. Collect 3. Draft Start A New Project

5. COLLECT  Brainstorming lists.  Discuss ideas.  Draw pictures or visual organizers.  Reading and rereading.  Free-writing  Observing teacher demonstrations and think-alouds.

6. PLAN  Make a list.  Make an outline.  Use a graphic organizer.  Make a movie in your head of your story.  Tell your story orally.  Think about your characters, setting, and plot.

7. DRAFT  Skip lines.  Leave spaces in between words.  Use logical spelling.  Use readable neat handwriting.  Reread several times.

8. REVISE (ADD ON OR CHANGE)  Reread out loud to yourself and to a friend.  Add details.  Cut out parts you don’t need.

9. EDIT (FIX)

10. PUBLISH 1. If you are publishing a book you need a cover. 2. Make sure you have illustrations. 3. Use best handwriting or type your piece.

11. CELEBRATE

12. THE WRITING PROCESS IN THE REAL WORLD

13. HOW ARE REAL BOOKS MADE?

14. Are you ready to get started?