Reading is a process!

Reading is a 5-step process, that involves:

Pre-writing Ex) writing webs, lists or outlines
Drafting Ex) writing a composition that gets your ideas onto paper in essay form, but is not graded
Revising Ex) improving your draft by adding or deleting words, elaborating or re-organizing ideas
Editing- Ex) correcing punctuation, and other conventions/mechanics
Publishing Ex) post the writing in the hall, send it off to someone important. DO SOMETHING with the work!

I think the revising stage is especially important. It is key that students take this time to consider how their essay or other writing is organized!

A paragraph consists of a topic sentence, a "grabber," 2-3 important details, and a concluding sentence.

EX) Writing is a very important skill for students and adults alike. A good writer has the power of persuasion and effective expression among other things. Writers should learn a five-step process in order to write most effectively. The five steps include: pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. The next you write, take the time to write right!