Stages of Writing

 Stages of Writing

1. Preparation = Gathering Ingredients

Just like when you bake a cake, you first need to gather all the ingredients (ideas) before starting. You decide what kind of cake you want (your topic), and then you get everything ready (ideas and a plan).

2. Drafting = Mixing the Batter

Now that you have all the ingredients, you mix them together (write your ideas down). It doesn't have to be perfect right now; you're just getting everything together to form the base (the rough draft).

3. Rewriting = Adjusting the Recipe

After you mix the batter, you might notice something is missing or needs fixing (maybe too much sugar or not enough flour).

4. Proofreading = Decorating the Cake 

Once the cake is baked, it’s time to decorate it (correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation).

5. Submission/Publishing = Serving the Cake

Finally, you serve the cake to your friends and family (share your final piece).

These stages are truly helpful, especially for students and budding writers.

Let's examine the following paragraph.

My name is Ishaka Mohammed. I am a teachers of english at Nigerian tulip international college, Abuja. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from ahmadu bello university Zaria. Teaching give me joy, but noisy class makes me despise my job sometimes.

My name is Ishaka Mohammed. I am a teacher of English at Nigerian Tulip International College, Abuja. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Teaching gives me joy, but noisy classes make me despise my job sometimes.

Corrected errors

1. "teachers" -> "teacher" (subject-verb agreement)

2. "Nigerian tulip international college" -> "Nigerian Tulip International College" (proper noun capitalization)

3. "ahmadu bello university" -> "Ahmadu Bello University" (proper noun capitalization)

4. "Teaching give" -> "Teaching gives" (subject-verb agreement)

5. "noisy class" -> "noisy classes" (plural noun for multiple classes)

Always create enough time to rewrite and proofread your drafts.

Group Discussion

Discuss with your nearest neighbour and tell us something you like about your school.

Exercise

1. In one paragraph, explain what you like about your school.

2. Read the draft carefully and provide a better version.

Conclusion

There's more to learn.