Peer editing a soliloquy based on 'Macbeth'
I can edit my own and my peer's soliloquy based on ‘Macbeth’.
Peer editing a soliloquy based on 'Macbeth'
I can edit my own and my peer's soliloquy based on ‘Macbeth’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve writing and make necessary corrections.
- Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation can be changed to make writing more effective.
- We also edit to ensure tense is consistent and the appropriate atmosphere is achieved.
Keywords
Editing - the process of improving writing to improve text flow 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 and organised within sentences to convey meaning
Vocabulary - the use of specific words and phrases to convey a meaning
Common misconception
Pupils sometimes think the more edits they make the better.
Praise pupils not on the amount they have edited, but on how well they are working as a team to find things that need correcting or improving.
Licence
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