PreWriting

When you are selecting a topic, which of the choices below is appropriate?

• writing the opening paragraph

• revising for organization

• narrow down a general topic to a more specific topic

• editing for correct grammar

The thesis formula is when you state your topic or position and then provide your three reasons why.

• True

• False

Why is it important to brainstorm?

• To vary your sentence structure
• To choose your words
• To generate ideas
• To create your introduction

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the BEST reason to use a web for brainstorming?

• organize your ideas

• order the paragraphs for the paper

• create an introduction and conclusion

• focus on the supporting details

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer

• prewriting
• publishing
• editing
• revising

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CCSS.W.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

What is the 1st step in the writing process?

• Drafting
• Revising
• Pre-writing
• Publishing

What is the 2nd step in the writing process?

• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing

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CCSS.W.6.5

What is the 3rd step in the writing process?

• Sharing
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing

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CCSS.W.6.5

What is the 4th step in the writing process?

• Sharing
• Revising
• Editing
• Drafting

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CCSS.W.6.5

CCSS.W.6.4

What is the 5th step in the writing process?

• Sharing
• Publishing
• Editing
• Drafting

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CCSS.W.6.5