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Writing Process
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English
9th Grade
09/19/2008

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writing process
Definition
a process used for writing that involves thinking of a topic, drafting, and then making a final copy
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prewriting
Definition
the planning stage of writing
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writing assignment
Definition
a writing task
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topic
Definition
the subject of writing
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brainstorming
Definition
working with others to get ideas
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main idea
Definition
the points a writer wants to make about a topic
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details
Definition
the body of writing, writing that describes the topic and main idea
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purpose
Definition
the reason for writing
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audience
Definition
the people who will read your writing
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drafting
Definition
the writing part of the writing process
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topic sentence
Definition
a sentence that states your main idea
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body
Definition
the main part of a paragraph that has the details
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concluding sentence
Definition
a sentence that ends a paragraph
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restate
Definition
to say something in different words
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checklist
Definition
a list of things to do and check off when you are done
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revise
Definition
to make changes
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define
Definition
to give the meaning of a word
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organize
Definition
to put the parts of things in order
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order of importance
Definition
organizing your sentences from most important to least important
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sentence structure
Definition
the way a sentence is written
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