Prewriting
What are some tools that can be used to assist you during the prewriting process?
Suggested answers: Graphic organizers, Mind Maps, Brainstorming Lists, Conversations/Discussion
Drafting is the ___ step of the writing process?
2nd
Which step in the writing process is publishing?
The last step
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A thesis answers the prompt and lets the reader know the main idea for the essay.
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) Using a graphic organizer C) Crafting full sentences and paragraphs
C
What is one thing you can do when revising your essay? Think of the ARMS acronym.
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
True or False? It is okay to publish a rough draft.
False
In an essay, where is the thesis statement located?
The last sentence(s) of the introduction paragraph.
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.
What is one thing you can do when editing your essay? Think of the CUPS acronym.
C-capitalization U-usage (parallel verbs, consistent tense) P-punctuation S-spelling
Who can read a published essay? (audience or reader)
Teacher, Parent, Peer, STAAR grader, etc.
What type of essay explains more details about a topic or prompt?
An expository essay
What is prewriting in your own words? Be COMPLETE and SPECIFIC with your details.
answers may vary
Describe the drafting step in your own words?
Answers will vary
What is a good structure for a body paragraph? (Hint: a basic body paragraph can have just 3 sentences. Name those sentences.)
1st sentence is the topic sentence. The middle of the paragraph is more explanation, evidence, or anecdotes. The last sentence concludes that specific topic and/or transitions the reader to the next paragraph.