Week 5 Writing is a Process

What is writing?

From having Dr. Harris in a previous class I remember that "Writing is a Process".  The writing process has five different stages. 
1. Pre-writing is brainstorming and coming up with ideas and put them down on paper.  Some examples of pre-writing could be in a form of a list, web, outline, research or conversation.
2.  Drafting is your first draft written down of your ideas.  Drafting can be done on paper or computer.
3.  Revising is changing your ideas, adding or deleting information and elaborating on what you have already come up with.  This part can be done in a different color so that you can see the chages that you made to your paper.  It also includes transition words and questions.
4.  Editing is conventions of your paper.  It includes punctution and grammar.  You could also use a different color pen to show your changes.
5.  Publish this is where you do something with the students paper.  Don't just leave it in your drawer put up to show the students that you care about their work.

Today in class, Dr Harris used the hamburger to show that the top of the bun was the topic and the hook of the story and the details represented all the condiments and the bottom of the bun was the conclusion.  This is a great visual to show your students to help them understand and relate it to something that they know.