1. The Writing Process

2. Five Stages of the Writing Process
Prewriting
Drafting (Rough Draft)
Revising
Edit (Proof Reading)
Publishing (final draft)

3. Prewriting - Definition
Prewriting is the thinking and planning the writer does before drafting and throughout the writing process, including considering the topic, audience, and purpose; gathering information; choosing a form; and making a plan for organizing and elaborating ideas.
Discuss this slide with your students making certain that students understand all the vocabulary. The glossary in the GLEs for Writing may be helpful.
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4. Prewriting Think, Think, Think… Who is my audience?
My classmates, teacher, a community member, a younger student…
Do they have any knowledge of my topic?
Will I need to provide background knowledge?
What is my purpose?
Am I writing to provide information, to persuade, to find out information, or to tell a story?

5. Prewriting Think, Think, Think… What do I want to say?
What are the requirements that I have to have?
Do I need to research information to complete my writing?
How do I want to say it?
Am I writing a letter, a story, an essay…
How will I get my ideas on paper?
Brainstorm, free write, list, graphic organizers…

6. Prewriting
Prewriting Strategies – Different methods writers use to get their ideas down on paper.
What are some examples of prewriting strategies that I can use when I begin the writing process?
Brainstorming
Listing
Collaboration/Discussing
5 W’s and a H
Freewriting
Webbing/Mapping
Outlining

7. Listing
“Listing” is similar to “brainstorming.” The idea is to write down as many things as possible.
Use single words or phrases, not sentences.
Listing works well for descriptive-type writing.
Don’t worry about spelling or sorting out “good” and “bad” ideas.
Let’s Practice (5 Min):
Describe the bedroom in your house.

8. Collaboration/Discussing
“Discussing” is similar to brainstorming, but you do it with a partner or group.
Assign one person to write down the ideas.
Write down everything that group members say related to the topic; don’t worry about sorting out “good” and “bad” ideas.
Don’t worry about spelling or grammar.
Let’s Practice * take 5 min with a partner and discuss:
What do you think are the most important events in a person’s life? (starting school, getting married, etc.) Why are they important?

9. Let’s Practice (5 min):
Do you agree with YMS dress code? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the policy?

10. Drafting Write it down… Are my thoughts organized?
Do I stick with the same idea throughout my writing?
Do I know what order I want to say things in?
Which ideas do I want to develop?
On your prewriting identify the ideas which you must use, might use, and will not use.
Do not cross anything totally out. You may decide at a later time to use it.
What ideas should I develop further?

11. Drafting Write it down… In what order do I want to say my ideas?
On your prewriting, number your thoughts or ideas. Place them in the order that would make the most logical sense.
If you are dealing with time, make sure they are in chronological order.
Did I skip lines?
This will allow room for yourself and others to make corrections.
Did I label everything?
My name is on the page and all pages have a page numbers.

12. Revising Improve your writing… Are my details clear?
Are my words descriptive?
Did I use repetitive words?
Should I add or take out parts?
Do I need to explain more?
Is there something missing that I should include?
Is my writing in a sensible order?
Does my writing need to be in time order?
Does the information need to be presented in a way that is easy for others to follow?

13. Revising Improve your writing… Have I used the best ideas or words?
Am I showing others that I know what I am writing about?
Have I used the best examples or words to describe my ideas or thoughts?

14. Editing Correct your work… Have I used complete sentences?
All of my thoughts are complete.
There are no run-ons.
Are my language conventions correct?
Spelling
Capitalization and punctuation
Grammar
Have I used editing marks to make corrections?
Remember to look in your writing folder if you forgot what to use.

15. Editing Correct your work…
Have I had at least two people edit my paper?
Choose two people in the classroom, that are on the editing stage. If no one is, you may choose to look over your work again. You may also write in your journal if you cannot find someone to edit your work. Be sure to check after a few minutes to see if someone is ready.
Editing others work…
Make sure to check for the same items you did when editing your own work.
Check for complete sentences, check the language conventions, and use editing marks for corrections.

16. Editing Editing Marks… insert indent check spelling delete capitalize
lower case
insert period

17. Editing
Here we go…
Your writing has come a long way. You need to make sure to fix the errors. On your revised copy, be sure to make any necessary corrections. Refer back to your writing folder if you need help. You must edit your paper along with two of your classmates.

18. Publishing Get ready to share… Did I do my best work?
Did I include a title (if needed)?
Is my final copy neat?
Should I illustrate the pages?
You may use the computer to create this or draw your own.
Do I need a title page with illustrations?
Should I read it out loud?

19. Publishing The finish line…
Take your writing through the final stage. You may choose to either type your writing or hand write it on paper. Be sure to reread your work before turning it in. Self-assess your work using the rubric given to you. Show your BEST work!