Understanding the Writing Process

What is the main purpose of the prewriting phase in the writing process?

• To finalize the essay

• To generate ideas, plan, and organize thoughts

• To edit grammar and punctuation

• To publish the final draft

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an activity you can do during the prewriting step to generate ideas?

• Editing for grammar

• Brainstorming using mind maps

• Writing the final draft

• Publishing the essay

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important not to worry about grammar and punctuation during the drafting stage?

• To ensure the essay is ready for submission

• To focus on getting ideas down without interrupting the creative flow

• To make sure the essay is concise

• To improve vocabulary usage

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What should you focus on when writing the first draft of your essay?

• Correcting spelling errors

• Expressing main ideas and arguments

• Formatting the document

• Adding citations

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a method to organize thoughts during the prewriting phase?

• Creating a bibliography

• Developing a thesis statement

• Conducting peer reviews

• Using a mind map

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During the revising stage, what is one thing you should check for to improve the structure of your writing?

• Ensure paragraphs are well-organized

• Check for spelling errors

• Add more adjectives

• Count the number of words

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can researching the topic during the prewriting phase benefit your writing process?

• It helps in finalizing the essay

• It provides facts, data, or examples to support your ideas

• It ensures the essay is free of grammatical errors

• It reduces the need for a bibliography

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is a strategic approach to ensure your essay's arguments are well-supported during the drafting stage?

• Use only personal opinions

• Incorporate evidence and examples from research

• Focus solely on the introduction

• Avoid using any external sources

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How can you effectively plan the structure of your essay during the prewriting phase?

• By writing the conclusion first

• By outlining the main points and supporting details

• By focusing on grammar and punctuation

• By skipping the prewriting phase

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a strategic method to ensure coherence in your essay during the revising stage?

• Add random facts to each paragraph

• Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next

• Use complex vocabulary throughout

• Focus only on the introduction and conclusion

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking