Process Writing
Tools to Use
Getting it started:
 Talk the piece through
 Sketch the idea
 Make an outline
 Use graphic organizers
 Brainstorm ideas
 Read to get ideas
 Narrow the topic
RAFT
Cubing
Flowchart organizer
The Cheese Stands
Alone*
Four Square
Free Writing
Poetry/diamantes
Surveys & Interviews
Journaling
Guided imagery
Getting it down:
 Put your thoughts on paper
 “Discovery” step
 Sentence writing/fluency
 Paragraph writing
 Voice and word choice
Teacher/student
conferences
Questioning
Sentence sliding
Triangle sentences
Good, Better, Best
Sentence combining
SEEPS
Getting it good:
 Adding, subtracting, moving or
changing information
 Using transitions
TAG conference
First Four Technique
Primary Checklist
Tips from the Pros
Fisherman’s Language
Praise, Question, Polish
PQP
SEEPS
Rainbow Revision
Getting it right:
 Spelling
 Punctuation
 Grammar
CUPS strategy
Immerse in good
literature
Peer Editing groups
Editing
Revising
Prewriting
Activities
Drafting
Writing
Steps
Lesson Step
Publishing
Getting it out:
 Read the piece aloud to a friend
 Display it on the bulletin board
 Word processing with formatting
and graphics
 Writing anthology
 School/community newspaper
 Sending letters to parents,
businesses, etc.
 Math or science logs
 Reflections for self
Computer generated final
copy using presentation
software
Create web page
Podcast