02 Writing Process and Traits

The information that is needed to effectively write on a topic

• Sentence fluency

• Word Choice

• Ideas

• Voice

The structure of a piece of writing that gives direction and helps guide the reader.

• Ideas

• Organization

• Conventions

• Voice

The personality of the writer coming through the way the words are written.

• Voice

• Conventions

• Word Choice

• Ideas

The vocabulary the writers use to create the message of the piece of writing.

• Ideas

• Voice

• Sentence Fluency

• Word Choice

The variety of sentence length and structure that helps to create a rhythm to the words.

• Ideas

• Sentence Fluency

• Voice

• Word Choice

The correctness of the spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar in a piece of writing.

• Organization

• Ideas

• Conventions

• Word Choice

Deciding what to write and considering audience, purpose, etc.

• Pre-writing

• Outlining

• Revision

• Editing

Grouping ideas together in an organized way.

• Pre-writing

• Outlining

• Editing

• Drafting

Writing the ideas gathered without worrying about grammar, etc.

• Outlining

• Drafting

• Revision

• Editing

Reviewing the writing to consider audience, content, etc. Review to look at the writing as a whole.

• Drafting

• Pre-writing

• Revision

• Editing