Revising Essays

Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

• Because it is fun

• They "paint a picture" for our readers

• Because my teacher told me to

• I do not know

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Why is it important to use transition words/phrases in our narrative essays?

• To confuse the reader

• We don't need to use transition words in a narrative essay

• I have no idea

• It helps make the sequence of events make sense/ go in order

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What should you look for when REVISING an essay?

• Grammatical errors

• Unclear or incomplete ideas

• Points that need evidence

• A clear thesis and topic sentences in each paragraph

TRUE OR FALSE: If possible, you should have a classmate or other reader check over your essay during the revision process.

• True

• False

• No, I am enough.

Why should you re-read your essay many times?

• to fix mistakes and make sure it makes sense

• to add more explanation if needed

• to make sure evidence and explanation are not saying the same thing

• all of the above

Why is it crucial to revise and edit an essay before submission?

• To ensure the essay is long enough

• To correct grammatical errors and improve clarity

• To change the thesis statement

• To add more sources for credibility

Melissa rewrites her essay so that her ideas more clearly match the prompt and intended audience. Which process is this?

• Revising

• Publishing

• Editing

• Drafting

If your essay does not make sense to you, what should you do?

• Rewrite the entire essay over.

• Ask the teacher for help during the test.

• Fix mistakes, reread again until it makes sense and answers the question.

• Leave it, its perfect the way it is and people will understand.

Todays objective is to learn how to revise and edit our own essays. What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

• Change is to are

• Change essays to essay’s

• Change Todays to Today’s

• Change objective to objetive

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Todays objective is to learn how to revise and edit our own essays. What change, if any, needs to be made in the sentence?

• Change is to are

• Change essays to essay’s

• Change Todays to Today’s

• Change objective to objetive

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CCSS.L.2.2C