Writing Process Vocabulary

Question 1

Which sentence uses the words compose, revise, and edit in the correct order for writing?

Accepted Answer

First I compose my story, then I revise it to make it better, and finally I edit it to fix spelling and punctuation.

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First I compose my story, then I edit it to add new ideas, and finally I revise the spelling.

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First I edit my story, then I compose new sentences, and finally I revise the title.

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First I revise my ideas, then I compose the sentences, and finally I edit the story.

Question 2

Milo is writing a set of instructions that tell his friends how to clean up the art table after class. Who is the audience for his writing, and how should he write it?

Accepted Answer

His classmates; Milo should use short, clear steps and simple words that his friends can easily follow.

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His teacher; Milo should use big, fancy words and long sentences so the teacher feels impressed.

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His parents; Milo should draw only pictures and not write any words at all.

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Milo himself; Milo should write about how he feels about cleaning, using many adjectives and descriptive sentences.

Question 3

Liam is writing instructions for his little brother on how to build a LEGO car. Who is the audience for his writing, and how should he write it?

Accepted Answer

His brother; he should use easy words and give step‑by‑step directions.

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His teacher; he should use big words and a formal tone.

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His grandma; he should write a story about the LEGO car.

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Hisself; he can write in any way he wants.

Try three questions

Which sentence uses the words compose, revise, and edit in the correct order for writing?

Milo is writing a set of instructions that tell his friends how to clean up the art table after class. Who is the audience for his writing, and how should he write it?

Liam is writing instructions for his little brother on how to build a LEGO car. Who is the audience for his writing, and how should he write it?

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