Drafts

When rough drafts and/or final drafts of essays are due, what should you do?

• Upload the draft to Canvas only

• Bring a printed copy to class

• Upload the draft to Canvas before the deadline, and bring a printed copy to class

Why is it important for you to have your rough drafts completed on time?

• • so you can take advantage of revision and editing workshops by getting feedback from your peers

• because it will receive a late grade

• so that you will not have to do anything else with the paper before turning in the final draft

• It is not important

For final drafts ....after 2 days, your final draft will not be accepted (unless you have a green late work pass) and you will earn a 0. However, if you have extenuating circumstances and you advocate for yourself PRIOR to the due date + meet with Mrs. C. to workout a plan....you will be granted an extension. This is on a case by case basis.

• True

• False

In Process Drafts, Notes, And Other Assignments....will NOT be accepted late because they lead up to the final draft -- if a student chooses not to complete these assignments when they are assigned, it will be reflected in their final grade. Additionally, the student will forgo any feedback from Mrs. C.

• True

• False

​ A quick writing where you get all your thoughts down. Don’t focus on spelling, grammar, etc., instead start organizing your thoughts is a ​ (a)  

• flash draft

• evidence

• counterclaim

• conclusion

What is the primary purpose of a rough draft in the writing process?

• To finalize the content

• To organize ideas and structure

• To check for grammar errors

• To publish the work

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a rough draft?

• Polished and error-free

• Focus on content development

• Organized structure

• Initial version of the writing

When revising a draft, what should be the main focus?

• Correcting spelling errors

• Improving sentence structure and clarity

• Adding more words

• Changing the font style

What is a common strategy for beginning a rough draft?

• Writing the introduction last

• Starting with a detailed outline

• Focusing on the conclusion first

• Editing as you write

Why is peer feedback valuable during the drafting process?

• It provides a final grade

• It offers different perspectives and suggestions

• It replaces the need for self-editing

• It is mandatory for all assignments