Exit Ticket - 2/5 - Editing and Revision

Should you always run a spelling and grammar check before submitting an essay (or even paragraph) in high school via google docs?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes! It takes very little time and shows you put in the extra effort.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the difference between editing and revision?

• Editing is for the small errors, while revision is for bigger structural essay changes.

• Revision is for the small errors, while editing is for bigger structural essay changes.

• We don't edit in 9th grade.

• We don't revise in 9th grade.

Answer explanation

Revision is big picture changes to structure or content, while editing is smaller-scale error catching.

Which comes first, editing or revising?

• Editing

• Revising

Answer explanation

Revising should happen first, otherwise you might create more errors and never fix them!

When do we stop editing and revising?

• When there are no more possible changes.

• When everyone in the world could perfectly understand your writing.

• When the essay is due in 5 minutes.

• When you as the writer feel that the writing is ready.

Answer explanation

Writing can always be changed a little bit more! You have to stop when you, the writer, feel that it is time.

What sort of work should we edit or revise?

• Any work that you think is important OR will be graded formally.

• Any piece of writing you do.

Answer explanation

Edit things that are graded, or that matter to you! Editing and revising everything would be exhausting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D