Peer editing the opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’
I can edit my own and my peer's opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’.
Peer editing the opening of a narrative based on ‘Macbeth’
I can edit my own and my peer's opening of a narrative 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 edit to ensure that our use of tense is consistent and correct.
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 - refers to 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 may have difficulty making edits to their work in a practical way - where to write extra words etc.
Writing double-spaced is a good way of allowing room for editing - or you may want to have pupils re-draft the opening completely, depending on your school's approach.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
With rasping breath,
On the desolate heath,
Seconds later,