Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

Which stage of the writing process involves making improvements to the organization and content of the text?

1. Editing

2. Drafting

3. Prewriting

4. Revising

The correct answer is: Revising

During the writing process, revising is the stage that involves making improvements to the organization and content of the text. In the revising stage, writers review and adjust the overall structure of their writing, ensuring that the ideas flow logically and cohesively. This stage allows writers to make substantial changes to the content of their work, such as adding or deleting information, reordering paragraphs, clarifying key points, and strengthening the overall argument or narrative. Editing, on the other hand, focuses more on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style rather than on the overall organization and content. Drafting is the stage where writers create their initial version of the text, while prewriting involves brainstorming and planning before starting the draft.