5 Steps in the Writing Process

Prewriting- Getting your thoughts down on Drafting-

paper. Putting your
freewrite, brainstorm, outline, notes ideas and
Publishing- thoughts
together.
Sharing your
work with sentences and
others. paragraphs

final copy
Editing-
and
Correcting
presenting
grammar and
punctuation.

Revising- Rewriting or rearranging proofreading

sentences to make sense. symbols
Making it all come together.
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 Writing Process Checklist

Author: _________________________________________

Editing self
Prewriting

Publishing
Edited with:

1st draft

Finished
2nd draft
Revising
Topic/Title
Date

Date
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“name”

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 The Writing Process
Prewriting- Getting your thoughts down on paper.

This can be free writing, brainstorm,

outline,and/or notes
Drafting- Putting your ideas and thoughts together.

Writing out your sentences and paragraphs.

Editing- Correcting grammar and punctuation.
Reread your paper and use proofreading symbols.
Make changes.

Revising- Rewriting or rearranging sentences.

to make sense.

Making it all come together.

Publishing- Sharing your work with others.
This is your final copy and
presenting your work.
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