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Prewriting is the getting-ready-to-write stage. This includes choosing a topic, gathering and organizing ideas, and considering the purpose, audience, and form.

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Every time I write a paper the first step is to find the purpose and research the topic. I find this part to be very entertaining as it is where I get to learn about what I will be writing about.

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Drafting allows writers to focus on getting their ideas down on paper. During this stage the author will create a rough draft and craft their ideas.

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For me this part is the best because I get to just write down what I am thinking. I can write about what I learned and think it through while writing.

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My niece was writing her book report and I saw her just flying as she wrote down everything that came to mind. It was great to see her mind working and her not being afraid that what she was writing might not be perfect.

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This stage reminds me of when my niece was doing a book report. She had to read the book in order to prepare to write about what she learned.

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Clarifying and refining ideas in the draft happens during the revising stage. First rereading the rough draft, sharing the rough draft, and revising on the basis of feedback.

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Editing is putting the piece of writing into its final form. The author will distance themselves from the composition, proofread to locate errors, and then correct those errors.

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Revising means having others help with the paper and making the paper more understandable. This helps me create a paper where my ideas are able to be seen. I typically ask my sister to help me because she works in the writing sphere and also knows my work.

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I love to edit my papers. At this point I am able to look over it and be sure that the grammar and spelling are correct. I also appreciate this part because it allows me to look at my hard work.

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This was the first stage where I stepped in to help my niece. She had a rough draft but it needed cleaned up. So she and I sat together and made the rough draft highlight her ideas and what she had learned.

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Once she liked her report we went through and made sure the spelling and grammar was correct. She didn't find this to be fun but it is an important step in the process.

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Students publish their writing and share it with an appropriate audience at this stage. This can include a "read-aloud", sharing with the class, sharing with parents and teachers, and even posting to a class website.

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I remember the first time I shared my paper out-loud in class. I was very nervous about what the other kids would think about my paper. By the end I knew I had done a good job and was proud of my work. The teacher also gave me an A which helped boost my confidence.

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While I was not there for my niece's class I did see her share her book report with her parents. She was proud of the report we had worked on and it was nice to see her so excited. Her parents were excited to hear about the book she had read and what she had learned.