The document outlines the five steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. In prewriting, a writer selects ideas and organizes them. In drafting, the writer develops a rough draft. Revising involves rearranging writing and improving content. Editing focuses on proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Finally, in publishing, the writer prepares a final draft to share with others. The document provides guidance on following each step to produce quality writing.

1. THE WRITING PROCESS Presented by: Mrs. Goodman

2. STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS PREWRITING DRAFTING REVISING EDITING PUBISHING

3. PREWRITING In this first step of the writing process you will: Select key ideas to get started Brainstorm and organize ideas Plan and think about what you are going write *Graphic organizers will help you stay organized

4. DRAFTING When drafting you will: Use ideas from the previous step and write a rough draft Write your ideas in order Develop a main idea, supporting details and a body * Do not focus on spelling, grammar, and punctuation

5. REVISING When revising you will: Rearrange you writing to clarify meaning Add descriptive words and details Take out words and sentences that do not belong and make changes to improve your writing *Be sure to have a classmate or teacher provide feedback

6. EDITING When editing you will: Check for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and word usage Proofread and correct mistakes Use proofreading marks to keep track of changes *Make sure you have someone proofread your work

7. PUBLISHING When publishing you will: Read what you wrote aloud Prepare a final draft and write your final copy Share your writing with others *What are other ways you can share your work?

8. HELPFUL HINTS REMEMBER TO FOLLOW ALL STEPS OF THE PROCESS USE WHEN WRITING ESSAYS AND OTHER PAPERS MAKE SURE TO KEEP ALL DRAFTS AND CHANGES MADE ALONG THE WAY DO YOUR BEST WORK 

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