ICLA Standard IV EXAM (2025) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Writing - the process of encoding into syntactic (grammatical) structures an organized set of ideas which are semantically (meaning) related Writing Process - order of steps in creating a piece of writing: prewriting, writing/drafting, revising, editing, publishing Prewriting - First step in the writing process; the writer generates ideas Drafting - To draw the outlines or plan of; sketch; emphasize content rather than mechanics Revising - 3rd stage of the writing process- refining/changing ideas or concepts in the text. Editing - the writing stage in which you polish your writing, fixing errors in grammar, spelling, and mechanics Publishing - 5th stage of the writing process- making the text ready to share with an audience. Rubric - rating scales that express criteria for assessing essay or portfolio content Journaling - The process of writing out thoughts and emotions on a regular basis. Writing without worrying about format or research. This helps with writing fluency.