Writing Process's Stages II

STEP 1: PREWRITING
THINK

• · Decide on a topic to write about.
• · Consider who will read or listen to your written work.
• · Brainstorm ideas about the subject.
• · List places where you can research information.
• · Do your research.

STEP 2: DRAFTING
WRITE

• · Put the information you researched into your own words.
• · Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.
• · Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean.
• · Show it to others and share for suggestions.

STEP 3: REVISING
MAKE IT BETTER

• · Read what you have written again.
• · Think about what others said about it.
• · Rearrange words or sentences.
• · Take out or add parts.
• · Replace overused or unclear words.
• · Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.

STEP 4: PROOFREADING
MAKE IT CORRECT

• · Be sure all sentences are complete.
• · Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
• · Change words that are not used correctly.
• · Have someone check your work.
• · Recopy it correctly and neatly.

STEP 5: PUBLISHING
SHARE THE FINISHED PRODUCT

• · Read your writing aloud to a group.
• · Create a book of your work.
• · Send a copy to a friend or relative.
• · Put your writing on display