Editing the build-up of 'The Viewer'
I can edit the build-up of ‘The Viewer’.
Editing the build-up of 'The Viewer'
I can edit the build-up of ‘The Viewer’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Editing is the process of improving writing to ensure text flow and overall quality.
- Editing involves making improvements to a piece of writing without completely rewriting it.
- Punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary and spelling are sensible areas to focus on in editing.
- Editing is a vital part of the writing process.
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 think that editing is simply checking for things that are missing rather than editing and improving what is already there.
Teach pupils to analyse their language choices to be sure each word is appropriately descriptive and ambitious.
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Explore more key stage 2 english lessons from the 'The Viewer': narrative writing unit, dive into the full secondary english curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2012 Hodder Children's Books edition of ‘The Viewer’ written by Gary Crew and illustrated by Shaun Tan, for this lesson.
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