Cups and Arms: Revising and Editing

Front

What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

Back

To improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the content.

Front

Why is it important to have someone else review your writing during the revising stage?

Back

To catch errors or inconsistencies that you may have missed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What are you supposed to capitalize in CUPS?

Back

Names, Places, Months, Titles, & I.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What does the 'S' stand for in ARMS?

Back

Substitute.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Explain the difference between revising and editing.

Back

Revising involves making changes to the content, organization, and overall structure of the writing, while editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

What does the acronym CUPS stand for in writing?

Back

CUPS stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the first step in the revising process?

Back

Reviewing the overall structure and content of the writing.

Front

What is the main focus of editing?

Back

Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Front

Why is it beneficial to read your writing out loud during the editing process?

Back

It helps to catch errors and awkward phrasing that may be missed when reading silently.

Front

What is one common mistake to avoid during the revising stage?

Back

Adding irrelevant information that distracts from the main point.