Step 2
Writing the First Draft

1.
Prepare to Write.

Use the thoughts and ideas you listed in your prewriting steps. Let your prewriting and planning be your guide!


2.
Write the First Draft freely.

After you have gathered and organized your ideas, it is time to write what is called your first draft.


Write all of your ideas on paper. ALWAYS KEEP TO YOUR TOPIC!
Remember to start with a GOOD topic sentence and follow it with sentences that contain interesting details which support your topic sentence.
Always write in COMPLETE sentences!
Remember that you are writing a FIRST DRAFT and that you can include ideas that are not found in your prewriting. You will also work to IMPROVE this FIRST DRAFT!
Step 3 of the Writing Process: Peer Conferences

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