Prewriting
Is prewriting a formal/informal step of the writing process?
informal
Is drafting a formal/informal step of the writing process?
formal
What 4-letter strategy is used for revising?
ARMS
What 4-letter strategy is used for editing?
CUPS
What writing style offers guidelines for writing essays in ELA?
MLA Style
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.
What is a thinking map? Please describe it.
A thinking map is a pre-writing strategy where you draw one circle in the middle with a central idea, with additional surrounding circles consisting of supporting ideas.
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.
Getting your ideas down on paper in anyway possible.
What is drafting, in your own words?
Converting ideas into full sentences in an organized manner.
What is revising, in your own words?
When you focus on improving content.
What is editing, in your own words?
When you focus on writing mechanics.
What is publishing, in your own words?
Submitting your work and/or sharing with others.