1. The Writing Process Steps in Writing

2. Prewriting  Think about your topic, audience, and purpose.  Gather information.  Put your ideas into a graphic organizer.  Choose your ideas and think about how to organize them.

3. Drafting  Organize your prewriting into sentences.  Add interesting supporting details. Stay focused on your topic.  Concentrate on the big picture. DON’T WORRY ABOUT MISTAKES!!

4. Revising  Read your draft and look for ways to make it better.  Add, change, move, or delete information.  Make sure your draft is appropriate to your audience and purpose.  Check for details of form.

5. Editing  Check for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  Exchange your writing with a friend. Mark your changes clearly.

6. Publishing  Make a neat copy of your writing. TYPE  Share your writing with an audience.