Writing in Progress

Writing In Progress

Step #1: Checklist for Prewriting

I read the prompt and thought about it.

I used a thinking map to organize my thoughts..

I thought about the audience for my writing.

I thought about the purpose of my writing.

I stayed on topic.

Step #2: Checklist for Drafting

I created a google doc rough draft..

I put my name on the doc.

I stayed on topic.

I checked that I responded to every part of the prompt.

I highlighted words I wasn’t sure how to spell or wanted to replace.

Step #3: Checklist for Revising

My ideas are understandable and clearly presented.

I included details that were interesting and engaging.

I used a variety of sentence types.

I shared my writing with another student for peer review.

Step #4: Checklist for Proofreading

All misspelled words have been identified.

All sentences begin with capital letters.

Sentences end in periods, question marks, or exclamation points.

dialogue is contained within quotation marks.

Paragraphs are indented.

Apostrophes are used correctly to show possession and for contractions.

Unnecessary words and repetition have been eliminated.

Missing words have been added in.

Subjects and verbs agree.

Sentences are varied. (Run-on sentences have been broken up, short sentences have been combined.)

Sentence fragments have been made into complete sentences.

Proper nouns are capitalized.

Commas and semicolons are used correctly for sequences.

Strong active verbs have been used.

Specific nouns have been used to add details.

I have referred to the Writer’s Thesaurus for words to put a spark in my writing.

Step #5: Checklist for publishing

I corrected all the errors I found proofreading.

I added pictures or charts.

I used the correct typing format.

I am ready to share my work.