Exploring the Recursive Writing Process

The video introduces the Recursive Writing Process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. It emphasizes the importance of brainstorming, organizing content, and refining work for clarity and correctness. The process is flexible, allowing revisiting of steps to improve writing. The video concludes with encouragement to apply this method for effective writing.

What is the first step in the Recursive Writing Process?

• Drafting

• Prewriting

• Revising

• Editing

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following activities is part of the prewriting stage?

• Choosing a topic

• Spell checking

• Adding citations

• Writing the introduction

What is the purpose of creating an outline during prewriting?

• To finalize the word count

• To check for grammar errors

• To visualize the writing as a whole

• To write the conclusion

When drafting, what is a recommended approach to starting your writing?

• Begin with the introduction

• Start with the middle of the paper

• Focus on citations

• Write the conclusion first

How should you organize your paragraphs when using multiple sources?

• One paragraph per source

• Cite sources only in the introduction

• Mix all sources in each paragraph

• Use only one source for the entire paper

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main goal during the revising stage?

• Checking for spelling errors

• Formatting the paper

• Polishing and clarifying the work

• Adding more content

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Why is it helpful to have a friend read your paper during the revising stage?

• To check for spelling errors

• To add more content

• To finalize the word count

• To ensure they can summarize your work

What should you focus on during the editing stage?

• Choosing a topic

• Writing the first draft

• Brainstorming ideas

• Polishing and preparing the final presentation

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT a task during the editing stage?

• Grammar checking

• Spell checking

• Choosing a topic

• Formatting the paper

When should you add chapter headings and bibliographies?

• During editing

• During prewriting

• During drafting

• During revising