https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij Made with a quick smile en-us 2021-02-02 22:29:44 UTC 2021-02-02 22:50:18 UTC hello@padlet.com defranc21 https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156261970 Prewriting is when a writer thinks and plans about what to write. This involves choosing a topic, planning out ideas, figuring out the audience, deciding what form to write in and establishing the purpose behind the writing.

I personally have struggled with this phase, as I like to dive straight in. This gets me into trouble, though, as I don't plan out what I'm doing. On the other hand, I have been known to spend too much time worrying about this phase that I never actually write what I planned. Setting a timer and keeping my plans straight to the point helps me through these problems. 

My mentor teacher uses drawing as the prewriting stage with her kindergartners. They draw the picture first, then label what is happening in their story. This helps students to visualize the sequence of events. ]]> 2021-02-02 22:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156261970 defranc21 https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156268010 Drafting is the first attempt at getting words on to paper. This is the initial start of getting ideas to start coming together. 

I enjoy this phase because it's low-stakes, and can help me get my ideas down before I forget them. 

Children seem to struggle with this phase, as they want to go straight from putting something on paper to finishing it. It's important to teach patience for this part of writing, and an appreciation for drafting. ]]> 2021-02-02 22:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156268010 defranc21 https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156276027 This stage is where a writer can begin to reconstruct their draft, now that their ideas are set. They can use this phase to edit any errors, and rewrite any parts that may not make sense. 

I struggled with this in school, as once my ideas were down on the page, I wanted to move on. As I got older, and more interested in writing, I began to see the value in taking the time to revise my work so it could be better. 

I have observed my mentor teacher helping students to want to revise their own work. She calls out common mistakes, and encourages them to check their sentences for these errors. This helps students feel like they have the power to correct their own work without judgement. ]]> 2021-02-02 22:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156276027 defranc21 https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156289504 Editing is the phase of the writing process where things like structure, grammar, spelling, and syntax are corrected or adjusted. It is the stage where focus shifts from concepts to conventions of writing. 

I see this phase as more final, rather than fluid like drafting and revising. Where those two stages can go back and forth, this is a more final, concrete step towards finishing. 

Students may not understand the different between the revision phase and the editing phase, so it is important to help them understand the focus of each of these stages.]]> 2021-02-02 22:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156289504 defranc21 https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156294235 Publishing is the final step of the writing process, where a writer shares their work with the public or their intended audience.

This step was always nervewracking for me. Whether it was turning in a paper in school or submitting a piece to a journal to be published, I was always so worried about how my work would be received- it almost prevented me from publishing a few pieces over the years. 

This phase seems to be exciting for my kindergartners, as they love sharing their work on seesaw or with the class online. Fanning that pride in their work is super important, as it helps build confidence and a love for writing.  ]]> 2021-02-02 22:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/defranc21/owcde1ldb4d94kij/wish/1156294235