2. PLAN-Step 1 of Pre-write
Choose/receive a topic
Pick your purpose for writing
Think about what the reader will want to
know
3. ORGANIZE-Step 2 of pre-write
Select a text structure and complete a
graphic organizer
Put similar ideas together
Place ideas in logical order
4. WRITE
Create a rough draft, choosing the best ideas
to include in your writing
Write in complete sentences and paragraphs
Put events in a logical order
5. EDIT
Read your writing aloud to yourself
Check for errors in conventions and spelling
Ask a peer to proofread your writing and
make comments of improvement
6. REWRITE or REVISE
Make any necessary changes to your writing
Check for any errors
Publish your writing