1. The Writing Process English 9 Mr. Authier

2. Step 1: Brainstorming Brainstorming is the gathering and organizing of ideas. It can include free-writing, filling out graphic organizers, creating outlines, answering a set of questions, or having a simple discussion.

3. Step 2: Drafting Drafting is when you begin to write. Notice this is the second step, not the first. Never write without a plan. Notice this is the second step, not the last. Do not turn in your First Draft as a final copy. It is only a starting point.

4. Step 3: Revising Revising is improving the content and organization of your essay. Add details, facts, and examples Change the order of things DO NOT worry about spelling or grammar... Yet.

5. Step 4: Editing Editing is fixing grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. Most common mistakes: fragments, commas, misspelled words, wrong words. Spell Check is okay, but be careful - see here. see here

6. Step 5: Publishing Publishing is sharing the final product. Can be shared as an essay, poster, movie, song, Power Point, etc. The Final product should always be neat, clean, and free of mistakes.

7. Review Brainstorming: gathering and organizing Drafting: write it Revising: improve content and organization Editing: fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation Publishing: share the final product