Editing the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can edit the build-up of my narrative writing.
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.
Teacher tip
Having pupils peer-edit each other's work may lead to a more thorough editing process.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their definitions:
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
Q2.Match the terms to their definitions:
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
Q3.Select the sentence that uses apostrophes for singular possession correctly.
Q4.Select the sentence that uses apostrophes for plural possession correctly.
Q5.Match the fronted adverbial types to their examples:
At that moment,
At the window,
With a sigh of relief,
Q6.Match the subordinate clauses to their examples.
as the wind howled
gazing up at the window
who stood at the window
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key words to their definitions:
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
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 narrative build-up?
Q4.Which of these are part of the editing process?
Q5.Select the correct spelling.
Q6.Select the fronted adverbials from the list:
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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