Writing Process
What is the first step in the writing process?
Brainstorming
What are the five senses?
Smell, Taste, Touch, Hear, See
What two words are used in similes?
"as" and "like"
We Edit with CUPS, what does CUPS mean?
Capital letters, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
All stories should have three parts, what do we call each part?
Beginning, Middle, End
Why do we create a "rough" draft after brainstorming?
When you are describing what you See, what three things should you include?
Color, shape, and size
A simile _______________ two things
compares
We Revise with ARMS, what does ARMS mean?
Add detail, Remove, Move, Substitute
When you start a new paragraph you should always.....?
Indent the first word
Edit and Revise
Why is it helpful to use similes in writing?
to help the reader get a clearer understanding of what the author is describing
Why do we edit?
to fix our spelling and grammar mistakes
Each paragraph should always have at least ____ sentences.
5
What is the final step in the writing process?
Publish
Write a sentence using the sense, hear
write a simile comparing the sky to the ocean. (hint, think of color)
(accept any acceptable answer)
Why do we revise or writing?
to make our writing stronger and more enjoyable to read.
how would you capitalize this Title? "lost in the big city"
Lost in the Big City
Why do we use the five senses in our descriptive writing?
to help the reader picture in their mind what the author is writing
Write a simile about how you feel in school
(accept any acceptable answer)
What do we do after we Edit and Revise?
Rewrite with the corrections and get ready for Publishing!
Free space! Everyone gets 100 points!
Good luck on your Exam!!!