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Horace Mann Middle School > Grade 6 > Mrs. Garske

Writing Standards
Being a Sixth Grade Writer
  

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 The Writing Process is stressed in Grade 6:



First Step:
Brainstorming

Second Step:
Prewriting  

Third Step:
First draft is written in "X out" (double-spaced) format

Fourth Step:
Read aloud for clarity and word choice
Revise
When satisfied EDIT for the final touch
 
Fifth Step:
Complete a typed final draft or neatly handwritten in ink

Final copy must be double-spaced





To set  word processor  on double-spacing
1. Go to FORMAT
2. Scroll to PARAGRAPH
3. Select LINE SPACING (DOUBLE)
4. Click OK

Usually  the writing process is completed entirely in school.



  

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Updated: June 24, 2009  



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