Writing Process | Elementary

Concept sheet | English Language Arts

What Is the Writing Process?

The writing process is a series of 5 steps to help build and improve texts.

Writing Process Steps

  1. Prewriting

• Done before writing
• Brainstorm & planning stage

  1. Drafting

• Put ideas down on paper
• Rough copy
• Focus on ideas → not spelling/grammar

  1. Revision

• Reorganizing
• Adding
• Deleting

  1. Editing

• Check spelling
• Check grammar
• Review word choice
• Review style & tone

  1. Publishing

• Put final touches
• Make the final copy
• Share/hand in

The Writing Process At a Glance

Summary of the writing process. Step 1 is the prewriting where we do brainstorming and planning. Step 2, drafting, where we put ideas on paper, making a rough copy. Step 3, revision, where we reorganize, add and/or delete ideas. Step 4, editing, where we check grammar and spelling. Step 5, publishing, where, make put the final touches, make a final copy and share the text.

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  1. Prewriting

  2. Drafting

  3. Revision

  4. Editing

  5. Publishing