!!!3344 M&W WRITING IS A PROCESS!!!

I remember the WRITING PROCESS being introduced to me at an early grade level. I don't really recall which one (maybe 4th), but i do remember it being very helpful in gathering my thoughts and allowing others (peers) to read my work without being embarrassed or afraid. I don't recall if all of the steps introduced when I was a youngster are the same as our refresher lecture. I am certain, however, that the WRITING PROCESS is crucial in producing a good writing piece.

Step 1. Pre-writing - Organize your thoughts using semantic maps like graphic organizers.
I like using the center bubble surrounded with satellite bubbles. When you have your subject in the center bubble you fill out the surrounding bubbles with things you want to include in your piece. Once this is complete you can move on to the next step.

Step 2. Drafting- this step is sometimes referred to as your rough 1st draft copy or sloppy copy.
In this step you put your thoughts gathered in 1st step on paper. It is wiser to actually
write this step in the WRITING PROCESS on actual paper, rather than computer, to focus more on content than grammar or spelling. Now your ready for the next step.

Step 3. Revising- This step of the WRITING PROCESS is where you focus changing or adding
sentences, content or ideas. Using a group of partners (3) to conduct a writers
conference/workshop. Let others in your group read and critique your piece as well as
you theirs. After the revisions you are ready to move on the next step.

Step 4. Editing- In this step of the WRITING PROCESS you check your piece for (conventions)
spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors utilizing your group of 3 with WW/WC.
Having completed this aspect of the WRITING PROCESS you can submit your piece for
the next step.

Step 5. Publishing- In this step of the WRITING PROCESS, your piece is posted on display
for example on wall for recognition and/or social justice.

Having the WRITING PROCESS fresh in my mind and my notes will help me to better write and to better help writers.