Prewriting
What is the purpose of prewriting?
To generate ideas
What is outlining?
Organising the main ideas
What is the first step in drafting?
Start with the body of the text
What does revising focus on?
What is a common tool used in editing?
Spell checker, coloured pens
Name one technique used in prewriting.
Brainstorming
What does structure refer to?
Grouping or organising information logically
What should you focus on when writing the first draft?
Get it done.
Why is feedback important during revising?
Highlight areas of improvement
What do you check for during editing?
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure
How can graphic organizers help in prewriting?
Allow you to generate clear ideas
What is the purpose of outlinging?
Establishing the main ideas.
How is drafting different from prewriting?
You must write in full sentence and connect your ideas.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising improves the structural content
Why is proofreading important?
To identify mistakes
What is free writing?
Writing down any thoughts as they come to your brain
Name 2 features of a memoir.
personal event, 1stPOV, perspective, anecdote, life lesson, theme...
What does a writer do in the drafting stage?
Write a first version of the text
Give an example of a major revision.
ie: Move one paragraph to a different location
Name one grammar problem you might find.
Wrong verb tense
What skill should be applied when prewriting?
Research
Name an example outline.
5 paragraph essay (or PEE paragraphs, etc.)
How can writers overcome writer's block during drafting?
Take a walk (other ideas accepted with discretion)
Why is peer revision useful?
Feedback from other students who can see things from a different perspective than the teacher.
What are common punctuation errors to look for when editing?
Missing capitals, full stops