Brainstorming & Drafting
What are two types of brainstorming?
Making a list
Making a web
What is the purpose of revising?
To correct your writing to make sue you are writing clearly
What is the purpose of editing?
To fix any grammar or spelling mistakes in your writing
What does 'publishing' mean?
Writing your essay for the final time before submitting
What does 'voice' mean?
How you sound as a writer, your writing 'personality'
What is the point of brainstorming?
To get all of your ideas out on paper
What are the 4 stages of the revising process? (hint: ARMS)
Add, remove, move, substitute
What are the 4 things to look for when editing? (Hint: CUPS)
Capitalization, usage, punctuation, spelling
What are the 4 things to look for when publishing? (Hint: FLASH)
Format, looks, accuracy, spacing, handwriting
What are the benefits off having organized writing?
Your writing is clear and makes sense to he reader
What is the purpose of drafting?
To turn your ideas into complete sentences
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
What does 'capitalization' refer to when editing?
Making sure your sentences use correct capital letters
What does 'format' mean?
Proper essay structure
Why is it important to write about important or interesting ideas?
Your writing has stronger meaning and engages a reader
How should you start the drafting process?
By reading your brainstorm notes
What does 'move' mean in the revising process?
Move words and sentences that are out of order or don't belong
What does 'punctuation' refer to when editing?
Making sure you've used proper periods, question marks, quotations, and commas
You have included all important information and corrected all errors
What are 'conventions' in writing?
Grammar, spelling, and formatting
What is the last part of the drafting process before moving on to revising?
Reread your draft to look for mistakes
What does 'substitute' mean in the revising process?
What does 'usage' mean when editing?
Making sure you've used correct adverbs, adjectives, verbs, and plurals
What does 'looks' refer to when publishing?
Your essay looks tidy and organized
What does 'sentence fluency' mean?
How easy it is for readers to understand your writing