The document outlines the typical writing process from prewriting to publishing in 5 stages: prewriting where a topic is chosen and information organized, drafting where a rough draft is created, revising to improve the draft, editing and proofreading to correct grammar and mechanics, and finally publishing the polished paper.

1. Writing Process Mrs. Baker

2. Process DRAFTING PREWRITING REVISING EDIT/ PROOFING PUBLISHING

3. PREWRITE FIND A TOPIC BRAINSTORM ORGANIZE THE INFORMATION WEBS/OUTLINES IDENTIFY AUDIENCE/PURPOSE - Includes finding and narrowing a topic (brainstorming) as well as organizing the information.

4. DRAFTING This is the stage in which a writer starts the rough draft. GROUP IDEAS TOGETHER (BODY PARAGRAPHS) CREATE YOUR INTRO./CONCLUSION MAKE SURE EVERYTHING “ FLOWS”

5. REVISING You check over rough draft! Choose words that are precise, engaging, and powerful. Add transitions/transitional phrases Arrange ideas in a smooth/logical format Improve sentences- add variety

6. EDIT/PROOFING - This is the writing stage in which you correct grammar and mechanical errors in writing. Homophones/Homonyms Subject/Verb Agreement Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement Correct Contractions Double Negatives Punctuation (commas, semicolons, etc.)

7. PUBLISHING Rewrite your paper so that it is in the best form possible for grading and/or publishing. Use pen or type the paper No mistakes are visible Your paper is ready to be graded