EDITING
Revising was all about the BIG picture. It focused on making sure your essay is easy to read and being sure that your topics flowed from one paragraph to the next. Editing on the other hand focuses on the smaller details. When it comes to editing, you are being asked to look at grammar, spelling, and punctuation. What do you say we do a little practice with each of these three? On the "Editing" section of your worksheet, fill in the answers to the next three questions. Once you are finished, compare answers with a partner and see if your responses match up!
1. Which sentence sounds better grammatically?
A) The dog play with the ball. B) The dog plays with the ball. C) The dogs played with the ball. D) B and C are correct. 2. Put the write punctuation mark (. OR ? OR !) at the end of each sentence. A) Happy Birthday___ B) Do you know where my iPod is___ C) I ate cereal for breakfast___ 3. Which word below is spelled INCORRECTLY? A) volunteer B) anything C) religon D) today |
**Extra Practice with Punctuation for #2!** Click HERE to take another quick quiz on the basic rules of end marks with punctuation. Think about the different types of sentences in which you can use question marks, periods, and exclamation points. How do they change the meaning of the sentence? |
Now that you've had a bit of practice with grammar, punctuation, and spelling, let's learn the three main steps of the editing process!
1. Be sure all sentences are complete
No one wants to read an essay that has incomplete sentences in it. Every sentence must have a subject and verb, and it must relate back to the main idea or question in some way.
2. Be sure each sentence includes correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Be sure to capitalize all proper nouns. Remember that a period, question mark, or exclamation point is necessary at the end of every single sentence. Have an adult check your essay for any spelling errors. If there are any words you are unclear on beforehand though, look them up in a dictionary for the correct spelling!
3. Have someone read over your work as a whole.
Have a teacher, parent, or any other adult proof-read your work one final time. This will help you to be sure that you've done everything you can to write the best essay possible. Correct any mistakes that they may point out to you. You're almost done!!
1. Be sure all sentences are complete
No one wants to read an essay that has incomplete sentences in it. Every sentence must have a subject and verb, and it must relate back to the main idea or question in some way.
2. Be sure each sentence includes correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Be sure to capitalize all proper nouns. Remember that a period, question mark, or exclamation point is necessary at the end of every single sentence. Have an adult check your essay for any spelling errors. If there are any words you are unclear on beforehand though, look them up in a dictionary for the correct spelling!
3. Have someone read over your work as a whole.
Have a teacher, parent, or any other adult proof-read your work one final time. This will help you to be sure that you've done everything you can to write the best essay possible. Correct any mistakes that they may point out to you. You're almost done!!