Editing the first half of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks
I can edit the introduction and first section of a non-chronological report.
Editing the first half of a non-chronological report about Ancient Greeks
I can edit the introduction and first section of a non-chronological report.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Editing is the process of making changes to improve writing.
- When editing punctuation, missing or incorrect punctuation, like capital letters, full stops and commas, is checked.
- When editing sentence structure, the flow of sentences and the variety of sentence types used are checked.
- When editing language, word and phrase choices are checked to ensure they meet the tone required.
Keywords
Editing - the process of improving writing to ensure coherence and overall quality
Punctuation - a set of standardised symbols and marks used in written language to structure sentences
Sentence structure - the way words are arranged within a sentence to convey meaning
Language - the use of specific words and phrases to convey meaning
Common misconception
Pupils may think that editing means only correcting spelling and improving handwriting.
Editing involves improving punctuation, language choices and sentence structure to ensure that the writing meets its purpose.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
They were profound thinkers __________ they were religious.
They were skilled __________ they were careful.
They could go into battle __________ they could wait.
they dedicated the Olympic Games to Zeus.
soldiers created a phalanx formation.
their literature and art improved.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A set of symbols and marks used to structure sentences.
The way words are arranged and organised within sentences.
Use of specific words and phrases to convey meaning.
incredible people
Intriguingly,
ancient
Despite this,