Prewriting
What are some tools that can be used to assist you during the prewriting process?
Suggested answers: Graphic organizers Webs Brainstorming lists Articles Conversations
Drafting is the ___ step of the writing process?
2nd
Publishing is which step of the writing process?
5
What does the word Op-ed stand for?
Opposite editorial
Prewriting is the ____ step of the writing process.
first
Which of the following is part of the drafting process? A) Adding and removing information
B) Making an outline
C) Writing full sentences and paragraphs
C
What is the definition of an author's purpose?
The reason an author is writing a piece.
What is domain specific language?
language that is subject specific
How many authors can contribute to a Wiki?
more than one author
Which word best describes the prewriting process? A) Structured B) Specific C) Informal
informal
Why is it okay to make mistakes in your rough draft?
Possible answer: because during editing and revising you will fix those errors. You do not want to stop the flow of your writing to worry about things like mistakes.
In which step of the writing process, does an author check his/her writing for organization and clear ideas?
editing
revision
Revision
Research tells us that one of the best ways to learn something is through repetition. Performing a task again and again establishes muscle memory and trains your body for a certain task. Likewise, each time the task is completed, less conscious thought is needed to carry it out.
What is the writing style of this passage?
formal or informal
formal
What is an Op-ed?
Digital platform where an author makes an argument for a specific position.
What is prewriting in your own words? Be COMPLETE and SPECIFIC with your details.
answers may vary
What are the differences between editing and revising, in your own words?
answers will vary
What style of language is used when publishing an Op-ed?
Formal or informal
formal
An author wants to contribute information to an encyclopedia that others can modify.
Wiki