Writing
How can I revise and edit my rough draft?
Goal:
Goal:
Today, we are going to revise and edit the rough drafts of our expository paragraphs. Please have your rough draft in front of you so that we can go through it.
Use the tabs below to work through your checklist, and make sure your paragraph is ready to publish tomorrow.
Click on the Activity button below to view your checklist.
Clarity and Meaning
Correct Use of Words
Capitalization
Punctuation
Spelling
First, let's make sure our writing is clear. Does your paragraph clearly explain your opinion? Are all of your reasons explained clearly?
If something is unclear, rewrite it. Add more details or examples if you need to.
How well did you use your words? Did you use different words to make your writing more interesting? Remember to use a thesaurus if you need to.
Do your sentences sound good together? Try reading your paragraph aloud. Sometimes, you will catch things that you might miss if you just read it silently.
Now, let's check for capital letters. Take a look at the first letter in each sentence. Do you see a capital letter? I hope so! You will also want to make sure proper nouns are capitalized, too.
Now, let's take a look at the ends of those sentences. Did you use your periods, exclamation points, and question marks correctly?
It's time for the final step, checking your spelling. You may need your dictionary for this step. If there is a word you really aren't sure how to spell, the dictionary is the place to go.
When you are finished checking your own paragraph, please switch with a peer and check each other's paragraphs. After you are done, please submit your checklist to your teacher. Keep your paragraph in a safe place. You will publish your final copy tomorrow.