Brainstorming & Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Characteristics of Strong Writing
100

What are two types of brainstorming?

Making a list

Making a web

100

What is the purpose of revising?

To correct your writing to make sue you are writing clearly

100

What is the purpose of editing?

To fix any grammar or spelling mistakes in your writing

100

What does 'publishing' mean?

Writing your essay for the final time before submitting

100

What does 'voice' mean?

How you sound as a writer, your writing 'personality'

200

What is the point of brainstorming?

To get all of your ideas out on paper

200

What are the 4 stages of the revising process? (hint: ARMS)

Add, remove, move, substitute

200

What are the 4 things to look for when editing? (Hint: CUPS)

Capitalization, usage, punctuation, spelling

200

What are the 4 things to look for when publishing? (Hint: FLASH)

Format, looks, accuracy, spacing, handwriting

200

What are the benefits off having organized writing?

Your writing is clear and makes sense to he reader

300

What is the purpose of drafting?

To turn your ideas into complete sentences

300

What do 'add' and 'remove' mean in the revising process?

Add- add sentences and words to make your writing clearer

Remove- remove unnecessary and incomplete sentences and words 

300

What does 'capitalization' refer to when editing?

Making sure your sentences use correct capital letters

300

What does 'format' mean?

Proper essay structure

300

Why is it important to write about important or interesting ideas?

Your writing has stronger meaning and engages a reader

400

How should you start the drafting process?

By reading your brainstorm notes

400

What does 'move' mean in the revising process?

Move words and sentences that are out of order or don't belong

400

What does 'punctuation' refer to when editing?

Making sure you've used proper periods, question marks, quotations, and commas

400
What does 'accuracy' mean?

You have included all important information and corrected all errors

400

What are 'conventions' in writing?

Grammar, spelling, and formatting

500

What is the last part of the drafting process before moving on to revising?

Reread your draft to look for mistakes

500

What does 'substitute' mean in the revising process?

Find synonyms for overused words
500

What does 'usage' mean when editing?

Making sure you've used correct adverbs, adjectives, verbs, and plurals

500

What does 'looks' refer to when publishing?

Your essay looks tidy and organized

500

What does 'sentence fluency' mean?

How easy it is for readers to understand your writing