Writing

The Writing Process

STEP 1:  PRE-WRITING

THINK

·         Decide on a topic to write about.

·         Think about your audience- Who will read your writing?

·         Brainstorm ideas about the subject.

·         Do you need to research your topic? If yes, do your research.

STEP 2:  DRAFTING

WRITE

·         Record your the information you researched into your own words using a "split page". On the left side include the factual information from your research.  Try not to look back at the text to write this.  In the right column, write the information again in your own words.

·         Write sentences and paragraphs, keeping like topics together.

·         Read what you have written and ask yourself, "Does it say what you mean?"

·         Show it to others and ask for suggestions.

STEP 3:  REVISING

MAKE IT BETTER-Take a break from your writing and reread it with fresh eyes.

·         Read what you have written again.

·         Think about what others said about it.

·         Rearrange words or sentences.

·         Take out or add parts.

·         Consider your word choice. Replace overused or unclear words.

·         Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.

·         Look for transition sentences between paragraphs.

STEP 4:  EDITING

MAKE IT CORRECT

·         Be sure all sentences are complete.

·         Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

·         Change words that are not used correctly.

·         Have someone check your work.

·         Recopy it correctly and neatly.

STEP 5:  PUBLISHING

CONSIDER SHARING THE FINISHED PRODUCT!

·         Write your final copy! Congratulations!