Module 1 Writing Process

Question 1

Which of these is an example of prewriting?

Answer 1

Creating a list of ideas for a story

Question 2

During the drafting stage, the most important thing to do is to. . .

Answer 2

Keep writing down your ideas

Question 3

The editing stage in the writing process is the best time to

Answer 3

Identify spelling mistakes and sentences that are not grammatically correct

Question 4

Which of these activities occurs during the revision stage?

Answer 4

Rearranging sections and paragraphs

Question 5

Prewriting

Answer 5

Good prewriting activities include brainstorming lists of ideas, creating cluster maps or outlines, drawing plot diagrams, and free-writing to get some ideas down quickly.

Question 6

Drafting

Should you worry about spelling and grammar during this stage?

Answer 6

No. Just try to get all of your ideas down on paper before you forget them.

Question 7

Revising

Answer 7

When revising, you should make changes to how your story or paper is organized. You should also add or take out sentences or paragraphs to make your ideas more clear.

Question 8

Editing

Answer 8

Editing your writing gets it ready for readers–especially if you plan to publish your writing for a large audience. This means correcting all spelling and grammar mistakes.