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Editing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes

I can edit a section of a non-chronological report.

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Editing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes

I can edit a section of a non-chronological report.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Editing is an essential part of the writing process.
  2. Editing does not involve rewriting the entire piece but being selective about what to edit and improve.
  3. Punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary precision and spelling can all be edited.
  4. The purpose of editing is to ensure the text meets its text purpose.

Common misconception

Pupils may find it difficult to know what to do for highest quality editing.

Each learning cycle identifies key areas to edit and provides isolated models of editing punctuation, sentence structure and vocabulary.

Keywords

  • Editing - the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality

  • Grammar - the set of rules that govern a language

  • 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 language choices made by the writer

Give pupils a set time limit when editing each aspect of the writing. It may be useful for pupils to peer-edit each other's writing.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Tick the correct definition of 'diet':
where an animal lives
special features an animal has to help it survive
Correct answer: what an animal eats
Q2.
'Text' cohesion refers to which one of these?
the language choices made by the writer
Correct answer: how the writing flows and keeps the reader engaged
the text's purpose
Q3.
Order the stages of the writing process.
1 - plan
2 - draft
3 - write
4 - edit
Q4.
Tick three functions of commas.
They tell a reader when to pause.
Correct answer: They separate items in a list.
Correct answer: They can separate a main clause from a subordinate clause.
They mark the end of a question.
Correct answer: They follow a fronted adverbial.
Q5.
Tick the relative pronouns:
so
because
Correct answer: who
next
Correct answer: which
Q6.
Tick the sentence that uses commas correctly:
Fascinatingly, aye-ayes which are omnivores eat grubs, nuts and fruit.
Correct answer: Fascinatingly, aye-ayes, which are omnivores, eat grubs, nuts and fruit.
Fascinatingly, aye-ayes, which are omnivores, eat grubs nuts and fruit.
Fascinatingly aye-ayes, which are omnivores, eat grubs, nuts and fruit.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these does highest quality editing do?
rewrites the full piece of writing
only corrects spelling mistakes
Correct answer: is selective about which language, punctuation, spelling and grammar to improve
Q2.
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Correct Answer:editing,improving writing to improve text flow and quality

improving writing to improve text flow and quality

Correct Answer:grammar,the set of rules that govern a language

the set of rules that govern a language

Correct Answer:punctuation,symbols used in written language to structure sentences

symbols used in written language to structure sentences

Correct Answer:sentence structure,how words are organised in a sentence to convey meaning

how words are organised in a sentence to convey meaning

Correct Answer:vocabulary,language choices made by the writer

language choices made by the writer

Q3.
When editing punctuation, which of these do we check?
Correct answer: capital letters
Correct answer: full stops
spellings
Correct answer: commas
Correct answer: apostrophes
Q4.
When editing sentence structure, which of these do we check for?
appropriate vocabulary choices
Correct answer: missing words
Correct answer: sentences that make sense
correct use of apostrophes
Correct answer: how the writing flows when we read it back
Q5.
When editing vocabulary and spelling, which of these do we check for?
Correct answer: repetition of words and phrases
a range of sentence types
Correct answer: spelling mistakes
Correct answer: appropriate relative pronouns
Correct answer: appropriate tone
Q6.
Which of these is the correct spelling?
onmivore
omnivoar
Correct answer: omnivore