Pre-Writing

What is the primary purpose of pre-writing in the writing process?

• To generate ideas and plan the structure of the writing

• To correct grammatical errors

• To write the final draft

• To publish the writing

Which of the following is NOT a common pre-writing technique?

• Brainstorming

• Outlining

• Editing

• Freewriting

In the context of pre-writing, what does 'brainstorming' involve?

• Correcting spelling mistakes

• Generating a list of ideas

• Writing the introduction

• Publishing the final draft

What is a 'mind map' used for in pre-writing?

• To organize ideas visually

• To check for punctuation errors

• To write the conclusion

• To format the document

Which pre-writing activity involves writing continuously for a set period without worrying about grammar or spelling?

• Freewriting

• Editing

• Proofreading

• Publishing

How does outlining help in the pre-writing process?

• It helps organize ideas and structure the writing

• It corrects grammatical errors

• It enhances vocabulary

• It finalizes the writing

What is the role of 'clustering' in pre-writing?

• To group related ideas together

• To correct sentence fragments

• To write the bibliography

• To publish the document

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is a benefit of pre-writing?

• It helps clarify thoughts and ideas

• It guarantees a perfect final draft

• It eliminates the need for editing

• It replaces the need for a conclusion

What is the difference between 'freewriting' and 'drafting'?

• Freewriting is for idea generation, drafting is for organizing those ideas into a coherent structure

• Freewriting is the final step, drafting is the first step

• Freewriting involves editing, drafting does not

• Freewriting is only for fiction, drafting is only for non-fiction

Which of the following is an example of a pre-writing question to ask yourself?

• What is my main idea or thesis?

• Is my grammar correct?

• Have I cited all my sources?

• Is my document formatted correctly?