The five pre-writing skills are:
Brainstorming: Generating ideas and concepts related to the writing topic.
Freewriting: Writing down anything that comes to mind without worrying about grammar, spelling, or organization.
Clustering/Mind Mapping: Creating a visual representation of the writing topic and related ideas by mapping them out in a diagram.
Outlining: Organizing ideas into a structured outline or framework to guide the writing process.
Researching: Gathering information and data related to the writing topic to inform the writing process.