The Writing Process

You make a list of your favorite family memories.

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

You write the first version of your story without worrying about spelling.

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Editing

• Publishing

You go back and add more exciting words and details.

• Revising

• Editing

• Prewriting

• Publishing

You fix spelling mistakes and missing punctuation.

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

• Publishing

You print your final story and read it to your classmates.

• Prewriting

• Revising

• Editing

• Publishing

You decide to write about your birthday party.

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Editing

• Revising

You move one paragraph to the beginning for better flow.

• Revising

• Editing

• Drafting

• Publishing

You rewrite your story in neat handwriting and add pictures.

• Publishing

• Drafting

• Editing

• Prewriting

You talk with a friend about what topic to write.

• Prewriting

• Editing

• Drafting

• Revising

You fix the capital letters at the start of each sentence.

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

• Prewriting