The Writing Process

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.8.2A

Some great ways to organize your writing during Prewriting is to

• begin writing without brainstorming

• organize the details in a chart or web

• brainstorm

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

A web is best used to help you plan a(n) ________ essay.

• expository

• persuasive

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

A T-Chart is best used to help you plan a(n) _____ essay.

• expository

• persuasive

• narrative

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

When planning a persuasive essay, you should only brainstorm the side you think you want to write about.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

The part of the writing process in which you correct your spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

• drafting
• prewriting
• revising
• editing

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2C

In this step of the writing process, you are organizing your thoughts into complete sentences, but are not yet worried about spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or word choice.

• revising
• publishing
• drafting
• editing

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

I will use a computer or my neatest best penmanship during this stage of the writing process.

• prewriting

• final copy/publishing

• editing

• revising

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

During the Editing step, one should:

• look for subject-verb agreement

• look for errors with commas

• check for appropriate use of apostrophes

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.1D