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THE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS . 5 th Grade. http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/writingprocess/. 5 th Grade Tennessee standards. GLE 0501.3.3 Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing.
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THE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS 5th Grade http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/writingprocess/
5th Grade Tennessee standards • GLE 0501.3.3 Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing. • 0501.3.10 Recognize and use all steps in the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing/proofing, publishing. • 0501.3.20 Use resources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, computer) to aid in the writing process.
STEP 1: PREWRITING “THINK” • Decide on a topic to write about. • Consider who will read or listen to your written work. • Brainstorm ideas about the subject. • List places where you can research information. • Do your research.
Brainpop Videos on Prewriting • http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/prewritingorganizingyourthoughts/zoom.weml • http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/prewritingchoosingatopic/zoom.weml • http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/outlines/
STEP 2: DRAFTING “WRITE” • Put the information you researched into your own words. • Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect. • Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean. • Show it to others and ask for suggestions.
STEP 3: REVISING “MAKE IT BETTER” • Read what you have written again. • Think about what others said about it. • Rearrange words or sentences. • Take out or add parts. • Replace overused or unclear words. • Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.
A- Adding R- Replacing R- Removing R-Rearranging A- Adding R- Replacing R- Removing R-Rearranging
STEP 4: PROOFREADING “MAKE IT CORRECT” (Editing and evaluating) • Be sure all sentences are complete. • Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. • Change words that are not used correctly. • Have someone check your work. • Recopy it correctly and neatly.
C- Capitalization U- Usage P- Punctuation S- Spelling
G- Grammar U- Usage M- Mechanics S- Spelling G- Grammar U- Usage M- Mechanics S- Spelling
STEP 5: PUBLISHING “SHARE THE FINISHED PRODUCT” • Read your writing aloud to a group. • Create a book of your work. • Send a copy to a friend or relative. • Put your writing on display. • Illustrate, perform, or set your creation to music. • Congratulate yourself on a job well done!