What are the three ways we have talked about that help the writer to pre-write?
What are brainstorm, list and/or draw pictures.
100
Why doesnt the writer need to worry about spelling?
The writer needs to get all ideas down first and worry about spelling in another writing process stage.
100
Why is it a good idea for the writer to take a break before they start to revise?
The writer should take a break so that when they come back to the text they will have a fresher mind and will be able to see where they need to make some changes.
100
Name the four components to editing.
Four components are: punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
100
Publishing is the last stage in the writing process.
What is true.
200
Why is considering the audience very important?
What is helping the writer understand how the text should be written.
200
Does drafting need to be done perfectly?
No, drafting is not ready for publishing yet.
200
In this stage, does the writer worry about punctuation?
Punctuation is for another stage in the writing process.
200
When the writer has difficulty spelling what book should they use?
They could use the dictionary or a thesaurus.
200
There are 6 stages to complete the writing process.
What is true.
300
Why is it important to "think about and write down" what the writer will write about?
The writer needs to be able to plan out and organize what they want to say in their text.(if not they may forget)
300
Why should the writer view the prewriting stage before and during the drafting process?
The writer should use the organizer so their writing is organized and has a purpose to it.
300
At least how many times should the writer re-read their work?
At least 3 times.
300
When there is dialogue in the writer's work, what punctuation does the writer need to apply?
They need to apply quotation marks, aka 66&99 (")(")
300
The writer should worry about spelling when revising.
What is false.
400
What does a bubble cloud mean?
What are thinking bubbles or a brainstorm cloud.
400
After drafting the writer should immediately start the revising process
No, they should "take a break" form their writing.
400
Why is it very important for the writer to re-read their work once, out loud, before doing the "read and share?"
It is important to re-read their work so that their ears can hear mistakes/things that can be improved upon.
400
Changing relaxed/slang language to appropriate english is using what element?
Changing slang to appropriate language is called correcting grammar.
400
Your draft is your final copy.
What is false.
500
What is the main focus in the pre-writing stage?
What is being able to jot down and plan out their writing in an organized fashion.
500
What are one of the reasons for drafting?
To either organize their thoughts, and/ or have all important ideas on paper that will help their writing.
500
Name one of ther main reasons for revising.
We revise to add/delete information that is needed/not needed. Also, to make sure all of the important content is added. To make sure there is no repitition. That the writing flows and makes sense.
500
What are the main reasons for editing?
To fix spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization. Also, to make the person reading able to understand all content (no confusion)
500
A writer should start and complete a writg assignment in 1 day.
What is false, it is good t take a break before revising.