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Writing Process Stages

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Writing Process Stages

Writing Process Stages

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📝 Part 1: Understanding the Writing Process

1. The writing process has five stages. Number them in the correct order (1-5):

Publishing

Prewriting

Editing

Drafting

Revising

2. What is the main purpose of the prewriting stage?

To fix spelling mistakes

To think and plan ideas

To share your writing

To write your final copy

3. Which activities are part of prewriting? (Check all that apply)

Making a mind map

Brainstorming ideas

Checking punctuation

Using graphic organisers

Writing keywords

🔄 Part 2: Revising vs Editing

4. Match each activity to the correct stage:
1. Changing words to make writing clearer
2. Fixing spelling mistakes
3. Adding more details
4. Correcting punctuation
5. Moving sentences around
A. Editing
B. Revising
C. Revising
D. Editing
E. Revising
5. Fill in the blanks:

Revising is about making your writing _____________ and more interesting.

Editing is about fixing _____________, punctuation, and grammar mistakes.

📋 Part 3: Planning Your Writing

6. Create a simple mind map for the topic "My Favourite Weekend Activity". Write your main idea in the centre and add at least 4 supporting ideas around it:
7. Using your mind map above, write 3-4 keywords that you would use in your writing:

✏️ Part 4: From Planning to Drafting

8. Turn these keywords into a complete sentence:

Keywords: dog, park, running, happy

9. What makes a good first draft? (Check all that apply)

Perfect spelling

Getting your ideas down on paper

Complete sentences

No mistakes at all

Following your plan

📚 Part 5: Publishing and Sharing

10. What does "publishing" mean in the writing process?

Writing your first draft

Sharing your writing with others

Planning your ideas

Fixing spelling mistakes

11. List three ways you could publish or share your writing:
12. Why is it important to follow all five stages of the writing process? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

🎯 Part 6: Reflection

13. Which stage of the writing process do you think will be most helpful for improving your writing? Why?
14. Circle the writing process stage you want to practise more:

Prewriting (planning)

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing

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