The document outlines the writing process in 5 steps: prewriting where the author brainstorms and organizes ideas, drafting where the first version is written, revising where the draft is read aloud and changes are made, editing to correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and publishing where the final work is shared with others.

1. The Writing Process Lauri Fields

2. Prewriting: Pondering Brainstorming Discussing Drawing Pictures Dreaming Webbing Organizing _________________________________________________

3. Drafting: Record your thoughts on paper. Follow an outline or web from your prewriting and fill in the details. Double-space!!! DON’T STOP to look up spelling or punctuation/ capitalization rule! ____________________________________________________

4. Revising: Read your writing aloud to Yourself A classmate A parent or sibling Make changes, additions, and deletions as necessary. Repeat until you are satisfied with the outcome! _____________________________________________________

5. Editing: Make corrections in Punctuation Capitalization Spelling Grammar Reading your work should be effortless. _________________________________________

6. Publishing: Share your writing with others! _____________________________________________________ Read aloud. Act it out. Illustrate your story. Post it online. Try to get published! Listen to someone else read it.

7. Take Pride in Your Work! ___________________________________________________________