Writing Process Quiz

What is the purpose of the drafting stage in the writing process?

• To finalize the document

• To generate ideas

• To write the initial version of the text

• To correct grammatical errors

The focus of the editing stage in the writing process is _____

Olivia has completed her writing project. Which stage involves sharing the final version of her writing with others?

• Drafting

• Revising

• Publishing

• Editing

What is the main goal of proofreading?

• To generate ideas

• To correct surface errors

• To improve content

• To share the document

Emma is revising her essay for the school magazine. What should she focus on during the revising stage?

• Grammar and punctuation

• Content and organization

• Sharing the document

• Generating ideas

Prewriting includes activities that take place when?

• After the text is published

• Before the actual writing

• During the final review

• After the text is edited

The VERY first step in the prewriting process is (a)  

• Choose a topic
• Brainstorm ideas
• Conduct research
• Create an outline

What is the purpose of narrowing down your main topic?

• To make it more complex

• To clarify your point

• To add more information

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why is listing useful for broad topics?

• It helps to narrow them down

• It makes them more complex

• It adds unnecessary details

• It confuses the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When is it recommended to use freewriting and looping?

• When you have a clear idea

• When you want to get initial thoughts onto paper

• When you are ready to publish

• When you need to proofread