Revising & Editing

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What is revising in writing?

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Revising is the process of reviewing and making changes to improve the content and structure of a piece of writing.

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What is editing in writing?

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Editing is the process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to change a word in a sentence?

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Changing a word in a sentence can improve clarity, accuracy, or style.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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What does 'context' mean in writing?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What does 'clarity' mean in writing?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed clearly and can be easily understood by the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2