The Writing Process Notes
The Writing Process
- Prewriting
- Drafting
- Revision
- Editing
- Publish
1. PREWRITING – a closer look rom Writers Inc
Thesis Statement – identifies the focus of your writingOrganization – 1. Study your thesis statement 2. Review the details that support your statement. 3. Consider the methods of organization listed below.
Methods of Organization – pg 52 1. Chronological order 2. Order of location3. Illustration 4. Climax 5. Compare/Contrast 6. Cause/effect 7. Problem/solution 8. Definition or classification
2. DRAFTING – writing your ideas for the first time
Introduction – beginning – includes thesis statement
Body – middle
Conclusion – end
3. REVISING Find the best possible information and go with it. Reread your piece and find ways to add to the content so that the piece will be fuller, more interesting, and more developed. Reorder your piece if it needs it. Don’t be afraid to cross out and add to. Add sensory images – how did it look, sound, smell, taste, feel? Rewrite your piece to include purpose and enthusiasm. Pg 67
TAP=Task – what is the job? Audience – who are you writing for? Purpose – why are you writing?
4. Editing improving the accuracy and readability of what you have written.Check for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Editing checklist pg 79.
5. Publish – save to your file on the server. Write on computers, maybe send it out or put it on the blog.
