ELA 7 - The Writing Process Quiz

List the 5 steps of the writing process

1. Prewriting 2. Drafting 3. Revising 4. Proofreading / Editing 5. Publishing

What is the difference between an essay and a composition?

An essay is a response supported with details. It is based on a specific subject and answers the questions who, what , when , where, why, and how. A composition is formal writing that takes various forms such as a joke, an advertisement, a play, a poem, etc. It is the way language is applied to specific literary genres. You must follow the rules for the specific genre.

Prewriting

Brainstorm Ideas: Form ideas about what you want to write. Make a list of these ideas. Ask others what they want to know about your ideas. Think about what you want to say.

Revising

Change the text: Read what you wrote again. Think about what others said. *Change words or ideas to better ones. *Add or take out parts. Complete any unfinished thoughts.

Proofreading/Editing

Check spelling, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary: Make sure all sentences are complete. Check spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Make needed corrections. Have someone check your work. Neatly rewrite your story.

What should you do in your conclusion paragraph?

Include a restatement of the thesis statement or main idea and ties up loose ends.

What must you always do in your introduction paragraph?

Include a thesis statement or main idea

Publishing

It is neat, clean, and visible: Give your story a title. Bind your story together into a book. Read it to others. Display it at home or in school. Congratulate yourself on a job well done.

Why do we need to plan our writing?

It organizes our thoughts and what readers will read

Are all writing pieces 5 paragraphs?

No, examples of writing include poems, plays, newspaper articles and movie reviews.

What are the planning stages of the Writing Process?

Prewriting and drafting Read these stages for ideas of how to organize yourself while planning.

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Revising means to change text - change words/ideas to better ones and add or remove parts. Editing means to check spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and vocabulary, make sure sentences are complete, and make corrections.

Drafting

Start Writing: Choose your best idea to write about Plan how you will write it. Write a first draft of your story. Read your story to others and ask them their thoughts about it.

How long should a writing piece be?

Writing pieces vary in length depending on what you are asked to do or want to do - Sometimes you have to write a paragraph or a poem. Sometimes you have to write a 5 paragraph essay.

Process

the steps it takes to finish a task (I.e. formal writing). It has a start and a stop.