The Steps of the Writing Process

The Writing Process

by Quanita Joseph

Poll

Do you know the steps of the writing process?

• Yes

• No

• I don't remember.

• I never learned them.

​Pre-writing - What is it?

​This is the stage where you begin figuring out everything you want to write.

​- What is the topic?

​- What do you want to say about the topic?

​- What ideas can you come up with about the topic?

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​You can begin outlining your ideas in different ways.

Planning/Prewriting starts with gathering your thoughts and putting them together.

• Brainstorming/webbing

• Talking with peers

• Outline

• Notes

• Graphic organizer

Multiple Choice

What is the 1st step in the writing process?

• Drafting
• Revising
• Pre-writing
• Publishing

Fill in the Blanks

There are

steps to the writing process.

(how many?)

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to brainstorm?

• To tell correct spelling

• To choose your words
• To generate ideas
• To create your introduction

Rough Draft

Use the information from the outline to ​start writing out your ideas.

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