THE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS

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• THE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS
• STEP 1:  PREWRITING
•                        THINK
•          Decide on a topic to write about.
•          Consider who will read or listen to your written work.
•          Brainstorm ideas about the subject.
•          List places where you can research information.
•          Do your research.
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• STEP 2:  DRAFTING
•                        WRITE
•          Put the information you researched into your own words.
•          Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.
•          Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean.
•          Show it to others and ask for suggestions.
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• STEP 3:  REVISING
•                        MAKE IT BETTER
•          Read what you have written again.
•          Think about what others said about it.
•          Rearrange words or sentences.
•          Take out oTHE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS
• STEP 1:  PREWRITING
•                        THINK
•          Decide on a topic to write about.
•          Consider who will read or listen to your written work.
•          Brainstorm ideas about the subject.
•          List places where you can research information.
•          Do your research.
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• STEP 2:  DRAFTING
•                        WRITE
•          Put the information you researched into your own words.
•          Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.
•          Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean.
•          Show it to others and ask for suggestions.
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• STEP 3:  REVISING
•                        MAKE IT BETTER
•          Read what you have written again.
•          Think about what others said about it.
•          Rearrange words or sentences.
•          Take out or add parts.
•          Replace overused or unclear words.
•          Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.
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• STEP 4:  PROOFREADING
•                        MAKE IT CORRECT
•          Be sure all sentences are complete.
•          Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
•          Change words that are not used correctly.
•          Have someone check your work.
•          Recopy it correctly and neatly.
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• STEP 5:  PUBLISHING
•                        SHARE THE FINISHED PRODUCT
•          Read your writing aloud to a group.
•          Create a book of your work.
•          Send a copy to a friend or relative.
•          Put your writing on display.
•          Illustrate, perform, or set your creation to music.
•          Congratulate yourself on a job well done!
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•          Replace overused or unclear words.
•          Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.
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• STEP 4:  PROOFREADING
•                        MAKE IT CORRECT
•          Be sure all sentences are complete.
•          Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
•          Change words that are not used correctly.
•          Have someone check your work.
•          Recopy it correctly and neatly.
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• STEP 5:  PUBLISHING
•                        SHARE THE FINISHED PRODUCT
•          Read your writing aloud to a group.
•          Create a book of your work.
•          Send a copy to a friend or relative.
•          Put your writing on display.
•          Illustrate, perform, or set your creation to music.
•          Congratulate yourself on a job well done!
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• Source:http://lewis.cpsb.org/faculty_pages/stacey.blanchard/THE%20FIVE%20STEPS%20OF%20THE%20WRITING%20PROCESS.htm