Refining descriptions with semantic fields, present participles, and semicolons
I can edit and revise the content of a descriptive piece to improve it.
Refining descriptions with semantic fields, present participles, and semicolons
I can edit and revise the content of a descriptive piece to improve it.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Proofreading is an active process that enables us to spot and correct errors in written work.
- Changing your verbs and nouns to ones that work together can create a semantic field or overall atmosphere.
- You can link two closely related sentences with a semi-colon.
- Add a sentence that starts with a present participle to transport the reader into a scene.
Common misconception
Proofreading entails reading through a piece of writing once to check for errors.
There are a variety of different strategies for proofreading (LC3). Encourage students to use the strategies that work best for them.
Keywords
Semantic field - A group of words related in some way.
Atmosphere - The mood or feeling of a piece of writing.
Semicolon - A piece of punctuation (;) that can separate two closely related clauses.
Present participle - A form of a verb that ends in -ing that can show continuous action.
Proofreading - Carefully checking for errors in a text before it is published or finished.
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