The Stages of Writing
Good writing is the result of a process that includes four stages: Think, Write, Edit, and Proofread. Many literacy and ABE/GED learners think that writing means you write down some things as they come into your head, then hand it in. I explicitly teach four stages so they can see the separate skills and activities that come into play at various times in the writing process.
I teach learners these four stages of writing in order to break down the writing process into more manageable chunks, each requiring specific skills. I want them to be aware of what stage they are in at any moment so they can concentrate on each skill in its turn.
For more detailed information, check out the appendix The Stages of Writing.