The Writing Process

Which step of the writing process focuses on brainstorming and planning ideas?

• Drafting

• Pre-writing

• Revising

• Editing

During which step should you focus on the big picture (organization, clarity, and detail)?

• Editing

• Publishing

• Revising

• Pre-writing

Which of the following happens during the editing stage?

• Adding new ideas and reorganizing paragraphs

• Checking spelling, punctuation, and grammar

• Brainstorming new topics

• Sharing with your audience

What is the main purpose of the drafting stage?

• to make your paper look perfect

• to get your ideas into sentences and paragraphs

• to choose your audience

• to publish your work

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Revising and editing mean the same thing.

• True

• False

In the prewriting stage, it is important to think about both your purpose and your audience.

• True

• False

The writing process ALWAYS moves in a straight line without going back to earlier steps.

• True

• False

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Why might a writer go back to the prewriting step even after they've started drafting?

What is one way you could publish your writing in a classroom setting?