Editing the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can edit the build-up of my narrative writing.
Editing the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can edit the build-up of my narrative writing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Editing is a vital element of the writing process.
- When editing, we must be selective about which parts of our writing to improve.
- When editing, we can focus on punctuation, sentence structure, vocabulary and spelling.
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 that words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning
Vocabulary - the language choices made by a writer
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to identify which elements of their writing to edit.
Learning cycles explicitly model how to edit different aspects of writing.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
explains when, where or how something happened
conveys characters' feelings through their actions and gestures
two hyphenated words which form one adjective
the flow of a text
a set of standardised symbols and marks to structure sentences
language choices made by a writer
how words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning
At that moment,
At the window,
With a sigh of relief,
as the wind howled
gazing up at the window
who stood at the window
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the process of improving writing to improve text flow
the set of rules that govern a language
standardised symbols and marks used in written language
how words are arranged and organised to convey meaning
the language choices made by the writer