The Writing Process

A one-page anchor chart of the five steps of the writing process for grades 2–5 — prewrite, draft, revise, edit, and publish — with an example and a self-check.

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What’s on it

  • The five steps: prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish
  • A clear, student-friendly explanation of each step
  • An example and an “ask yourself” self-check
  • Color & black-and-white versions

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Classroom use ideas

  • Post it near your writing center or workshop board
  • Point to the current step during writing conferences
  • Add the black-and-white version to writing folders

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