Prewriting
These are some tools that can be used to assist you during the prewriting process.
What is Suggested answers: Freewriting, Brainstorming lists, Clustering or Webbing, Research, Conversations?
Drafting normally takes place in this step of the writing process.
What is the 2nd step?
Revising and editing should come after this step of the writing process.
What is after the drafting stage?
If our writing is unified, it will do this.
What is develop only one main idea?
This states the main idea of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
Prewriting is the ____ step of the writing process.
What is the first step of the writing process?
Drafting is (in your own words)...
?What is drafting?
Answers will vary
When revising, you do this.
What is reworking your paper, making sure it is unified, coherent, and well-supported?
When we give adequate, specific details, our papers will have this.
What is sufficient support?
A thesis statement should be this...
What is arguable?
This type of prewriting consists of drawing a circle and placing the dominant idea in it. Then the writer draws lines to connect other ideas to support the central one.
What is clustering, mapping, or tree diagramming?
Why it is 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.
When we would use the acronym ARMS:
A- add things that will strengthen your paper
R- remove things that make your paper weak
M- move things around that do not make sense
S- substitute words/phrases/facts
What is revising?
When we add transitions, synonyms, and pronouns, we are ensuring that our papers have this.
What is coherency?
This is an example of this kind of error in a thesis statement.
My paper will be about how to make a perfect curveball.
What is an announcement?
This type of prewriting involves writing ideas in connected sentences without worrying about grammar or punctuation.
What is freewriting?
One of the following is part of the drafting process: A) Adding and removing information B) Using a graphic organizer C) Crafting full sentences and paragraphs
What is C?
We do this when we check for grammar, sentence skills errors, and mechanical errors.
What is editing?
The following paragraph lacks ___.
For me, the worst thing about waiting tables is the uniform. All the waitresses had to wear this ugly brown striped jumper. The shirts were polyester. Sometimes someone you know comes in. I would feel embarrassed. I have a job in an office. I can wear what I want.
(writing.colostate.edu/guides/teaching/rhet-terms/pop3d.cfm )
What is coherence?
Below is an example of this kind of thesis statement error.
Education is important.
What is the thesis is too broad?
What is prewriting in your own words? Be COMPLETE and SPECIFIC with your details.
answers may vary
It is best to draft a short piece of writing like an essay ____ (when)
When should drafting take place?
drafting should take place in one sitting if possible
True or False. When editing a paper it is good to read it out loud.
What is true?
The following paragraph lacks ___.
Hikers all over Utah can access hiking trails and enjoy nature. Hiking is a good way to get exercise. In southern Utah, hikers enjoy the scenic trails in Zion’s National Park. In Idaho, there are beautiful Waterfalls. Waterfalls all over the world are beautiful. Also, there are hiking paths in Utah’s Rocky Mountains as well that provide beautiful views. However, a person does not have to go up to the mountains or drive up the canyon to access hiking trails in Utah. Many cities in Utah have created hiking trails in city parks for people to use that are closer to home. If people like to spend time hiking in nature, there are many hiking trails they can access in Utah.
(adapted from EdTechbooks.org)
What is unity?
If a thesis is a statement of fact, like the one below, it is this.
Fall begins on September 22, 2021
What is the thesis is too narrow?