Writing Instruction

Question 1

What is the writing process?

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Answer 1

1) prewriting
2) drafting
3) revising
4) editing
5) publishing

Question 2

What is the planning part of the prewriting stage of writing?

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Answer 2

1) Identifying subject area
2) engage in background experiences - listen, draw, view media
3) explore idea for writing
4) select topic
5) narrow topic

Question 3

What is the goal setting part of the prewriting stage of writing?

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Answer 3

1) know the purpose
2) determine writing form (narrative, descriptive, expository or persuasive)
3) engage in exploratory activities such as brainstorms
4) gather info
5) write topic sentance/main idea
6) state title
7) locate relevant facts, details
8) take notes

Question 4

What is the organising section of the prewriting phase of writing?

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Answer 4

1) make an outline/graphic organiser
2) state conclusion
3) conference with teacher

Question 5

What consists of the drafting part of writing?

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Answer 5

1) refer to outline or graphic organiser
2) write sentances
3) write paragraphs
4) experiment with ideas
5) conference with teacher

Question 6

What consists of the revising part of writing?

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Answer 6

1) read draft silently or orally
2) mark what doesn’t make sense
3) delete irrelevant texts
4) add facts, details, examples
5) move text
6) improve word choices
7) rewrite sentances
8) use peer and teacher evaluation

Question 7

What is the editing part of writing?

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Answer 7

1) correct spelling, capitalisation, punctuation and errors
2) correct grammar errors
3) use peer/teacher evaluation

Question 8

What is the publishing part of writing?

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Answer 8

1) prepare neat final copy

2) share writing with class, teachers and others