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Writing is a Process:Learning the Steps in the
Writing Process
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Writing Process
• There are five steps in the writing process.
• Prewriting• Rough Draft• Revising• Editing• Publishing
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Writing Process- Prewriting• Prewriting is the first step in the writing
process.• When prewriting, you think of what you
want to write about, collect ideas, and make a plan for writing.
• You also consider your audience and purpose for writing.
• Writers can get ideas for writing using many different ways and techniques.
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Writing Process- Prewriting
• Writer’s Journal• Freewriting• Brainstorming• Clustering• Imagining• Personal Experiences
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Writing Process- Rough Draft
• After prewriting, you are ready to begin your rough draft.
• A rough draft is your first writing.• Your goal is to simply get your ideas on paper.• Write freely without worrying about spelling,
grammar, or punctuation. You can correct them later.
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Revise/ Edit
• When you revise, you make sure your writing is in order, add details, stronger words, and make sure your writing makes sense.
• Make sure your details are clear!• When you edit, you check spelling, grammar,
and punctuation.
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Final Draft/ Publish
• Your final draft should always be better than your rough draft; it should also be free of mistakes.
• You can publish your work by: reading it to the class, turning it in to the teacher, displaying it on a bulletin board, or submitting it to a magazine or contest.