📝 Part 1: Planning and Drafting Checklist

1. Before I start writing, I should:

Brainstorm ideas about my topic

Think about my audience and purpose

Create an outline or plan

Research information if needed

2. The best way to organise my ideas is to:

Write everything down as I think of it

Create a mind map or outline first

Start writing and organise later

Copy from other sources

3. When drafting my first version, I should focus on:

Perfect spelling and grammar

Getting my ideas down on paper

Making it look neat and tidy

Counting words constantly

4. List three questions you should ask yourself when planning your writing:

✏️ Part 2: Revising and Editing Checklist

5. When revising my work, I should check:

Do my ideas make sense and flow logically?

Have I included enough detail and examples?

Does my introduction grab the reader's attention?

Does my conclusion summarise my main points?

6. The difference between revising and editing is:

Revising focuses on ideas, editing focuses on correctness

They are exactly the same thing

Editing comes before revising

Revising is only about spelling

7. When editing for correctness, I need to check:

Spelling and punctuation

Capital letters and full stops

Sentence structure and grammar

Paragraphing

8. Describe one strategy you can use to help you spot errors when editing:

💡 Writing Process Tips

Planning: Spend time thinking before writing. Use graphic organisers, lists, or mind maps.

Drafting: Don't worry about perfection. Focus on getting your ideas down first.

Revising: Read your work aloud. Ask: "Does this make sense? Can I add more detail?"

Editing: Check one thing at a time (spelling, then punctuation, then grammar).

Publishing: Present your final work neatly and be proud of your effort!

Writing Process Checklist Guide

Writing Process Checklist Guide

📝 Part 1: Planning and Drafting Checklist

✏️ Part 2: Revising and Editing Checklist

💡 Writing Process Tips

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