The Writing Process: Build Your Pencil

Year 4 English Learning to Write Step by Step

What Makes a Good Pencil?

Think about your favorite pencil What parts does it have? How do all the parts work together?

The Writing Process is Like Building a Pencil

Every pencil has important parts Each part has a special job All parts work together Writing has parts too!

Part 1: The Wooden Barrel - Planning

The wood holds everything together Planning is the foundation of writing Think about your topic Brainstorm ideas Make a plan before you write

Planning Practice: Build Your Wood

Choose a topic you love Draw or list 5 ideas about it Think: Who? What? Where? When? Share with a partner

Part 2: The Graphite Core - Drafting

The graphite makes the marks Drafting is getting ideas down Don't worry about perfect spelling Just write your ideas First draft = first try

Remember: First Drafts are for Getting Ideas Down

"All writing is rewriting." - Ernest Hemingway Your first draft is just the beginning! It's okay if it's messy

Part 3: The Metal Band - Revising

The metal band holds things together Revising means making it better Add details Move sentences around Make sure it makes sense

Part 4: The Pink Eraser - Editing

The eraser fixes mistakes Editing fixes spelling and punctuation Check capital letters Look for full stops Make it neat and tidy

Your Complete Writing Pencil