AJ’s Pre-Writing Cheat Sheet
Before you write, ask: What is my purpose? Who is my audience? What evidence will I use?
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Writing Stages Resource Shop
Five focused writing bundles for stronger academic essays.
Each bundle is organized by the writing process and includes matching student and teacher materials where available. Visitors see previews first, then purchase or request access.
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AJ’s Thesis Formula Card
A strong thesis includes the topic, your clear position, and the main reasons your essay will develop.
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Writing Stages Bundles
This shop focuses only on writing-process materials for the five stages of academic writing.
Stage 1
Writing Stage 1: Pre-Writing
Helps students brainstorm, narrow a topic, organize early ideas, and prepare for a focused academic draft.
- Student worksheet
- Teacher guide / lesson plan
- Classroom-ready pre-writing structure
$15
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Pre-Writing Planner
Topic: ____________________________
Audience: _________________________
Main idea I want to explore:
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Stage 2
Writing Stage 2: Drafting
Guides students from outline to first draft with paragraph structure, thesis support, and evidence placement.
- Student worksheet
- Teacher lesson plan
- Answer key / teaching support
$18
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Draft Builder
Thesis: ___________________________
Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence:
Evidence to include: _______________
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Stage 3
Writing Stage 3: Revising
Supports big-picture revision: organization, development, clarity, paragraph focus, and stronger support.
- Student worksheet
- Answer key / guide
- Revision checklist
$12
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Revision Review
Does each paragraph support the thesis?
☐ Yes ☐ Not yet
Where do I need stronger evidence?
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Stage 4
Writing Stage 4: Editing
Focuses on sentence-level editing, grammar awareness, word choice, punctuation, and final clarity.
- Student worksheet
- Answer key / guide
- Editing checklist
$12
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Editing Checklist
☐ Verb tense is consistent
☐ Sentences are complete
☐ Word choice is precise
☐ Punctuation supports meaning
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Stage 5
Writing Stage 5: Publishing — MLA/APA Format
Prepares students to submit polished academic writing with formatting awareness, source presentation, and final checks.
- Student worksheet
- Teacher lesson plan
- MLA/APA publishing checklist
$15
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Publishing Checklist
☐ MLA/APA heading checked
☐ Title is formatted correctly
☐ Sources are cited carefully
☐ Final copy is ready to submit
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Best Value
Complete Writing Stages Bundle
Includes all five writing-stage bundles: Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing with MLA/APA format.
$49