prewriting
/priˈraɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The first stage of the writing process, during which a writer plans, brainstorms, or organizes ideas before drafting.
- She used a mind map as a prewriting activity for her story.
- Prewriting helps you organize your thoughts before you start an essay.
- Many students skip prewriting and struggle with their first draft.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or done during the planning stage of writing.
- He spent an hour on prewriting research for his report.
- Prewriting exercises can include listing, clustering, or freewriting.
- The teacher gave us a prewriting worksheet to fill out.