Rules for Writing

1. The first step of writing is ALWAYS to PLAN!! Graphic organizers

are useful for planning.

2. After planning, begin your rough draft.

Remember this is just your rough draft. Spelling and punctuation are not important during this step.

Steps in the Writing Process

3. Revise your writing.

During this step, you may add, subtract, and rearrange the organization of your essay.

4. Edit your writing.

During this step, you are looking for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.

Steps in the Writing Process

5. Create your final copy.

Steps in the Writing Process