The Writing Process

Jenny uses the writing process to create a postcard for her grandparents after a vacation in Mexico. She follows five steps: brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Each step helps her organize and improve her writing, resulting in a polished final postcard.

What is the first step in the writing process that Jenny uses?

• Brainstorming

• Drafting

• Publishing

• Editing

What does Jenny do to help organize her thoughts after brainstorming?

• She publishes her work.

• She revises her ideas.

• She starts drafting immediately.

• She creates an outline.

How does Jenny transform her outline into a draft?

• By discussing with friends.

• By reading books.

• By drawing pictures.

• By writing complete sentences and paragraphs.

What is the purpose of revising a draft?

• To add or remove ideas to strengthen the writing.

• To finalize the handwriting.

• To publish the work.

• To check for spelling errors.

During the editing phase, what is Jenny particularly careful about?

• Choosing a title.

• Checking spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

• Drawing illustrations.

• Adding more ideas.

What is the final step in the writing process?

• Publishing

• Brainstorming

• Drafting

• Revising

Why is publishing considered the most exciting part of the writing process?

• Because it involves brainstorming new ideas.

• Because it is the first step.

• Because it is the final step and the work is complete.

• Because it requires the most effort.