Prewriting
Prewriting is the ____ step of the writing process.
first
Drafting is the ___ step of the writing process?
2nd
Which step of the writing process is revising?
Step 3.
Which step of the writing process is editing?
Step 4.
What is publishing, in your own words?
Submitting your work and/or sharing with others.
What are some prewriting strategies that can be used to assist you during the prewriting process?
Suggested answers: Graphic organizers (T-Charts, Writing Territories, Thinking Maps), Brainstorming, Listing, and Freewriting.
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
To revise means to:
look over (your own writing) again.
What settings on your document should be adjusted prior to submission?
Share settings.
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 does the acronym ARMS stand for?
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 does the acronym CUPS stand for?
C-capitalization U-usage P-punctuation S-spelling
What style font should your papers be typed in?
12 point, Times New Roman
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?
Editing focuses on mechanics.
Revising focuses on content.
What writing style offers guidelines for writing essays in ELA?
MLA Style