Editing the main body of a diary entry
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can edit the main body of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’.
Key learning points
- The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve your writing and make necessary corrections.
- Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation can be changed to make writing more effective.
- Editing is a vital element 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 find it difficult to identify which elements of their writing to edit.
Ensure that pupils know the difference between different punctuation marks, different sentence structures, the meaning of 'ambitious vocabulary' and the age-appropriate spelling rules.
Teacher tip
Having pupils edit with a peer in mixed ability pairings may lead to a more thorough editing process.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Text cohesion' refers to which of the following?
Q2.Match the terms to their definitions.
Q3.Select the sentence that uses an apostrophe for contraction correctly.
Q4.Match these contracted words to their non-contracted versions.
Q5.Select the fronted adverbial of time.
Q6.Match the subordinate clauses to their examples.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Which of these is a function of a comma?
Q3.Which of these are types of language choice that you would use in a diary entry?
Q4.Which of these are part of the editing process?
Q5.Select the correct spelling of one of the dragon types faced in the arena in the story.
Q6.Which punctuation mark is used to separate main and subordinate clauses?
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