Revision Practice

What is revision?

• Fixing spelling errors

• Fixing capitalization and punctuation errors

• Selecting the correct words, content, and ideas

• Changing the organization of the essay

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence does not contain a dangling modifier?

• After losing his job, the house had to be sold.

• While walking to school, the boy stepped on the crunchy leaves.

• Sleeping in the field, the bee stung me.

• Having watched the movie, the book won't be as good.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence does not contain a misplaced modifier?

• He threw the ball to his friend made of orange rubber.

• Because I was tired, I went to sleep.

• A popular tourist destination, cruise ships flock to Key West.

• They watched the sunset sitting on the porch.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Select the answer choice that does NOT correctly place a comma between the coordinate adjectives. 

• Three, large boxes

• Sweet, lemony dessert

• Spicy, delicious cuisine

• Sparkly, pink dress

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Choose the option that best revises the following sentence for clarity: "He delivered the performance, which was both powerful and moving, with great skill."

• He skillfully delivered a powerful and moving performance.

• The performance, which he delivered, was powerful, moving, and done with great skill.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Revise means...

• To plan for the prompt.

• To rewrite or change words and thoughts.

• To use a graphic organizer.

• To aruge.

When answering the Revision/Editing STAAR portion, you should first...

• Read the title and make predictions

• Read the questions and circle the hot words

• Read the entire paragraph

• Whisper to yourself, "Jesus take the wheel."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following revisions best demonstrates the ability to engage in extended thinking and complex reasoning in writing?

• The book was interesting and had a great plot.

• The book, characterized by its intricate plot and compelling character development, offers profound insights into human nature.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Revision questions are likely to include questions about:

• clearly and effectively communication ideas

• specific grammar and mechanics rules

• punctuation, spelling, and correct parts of speech

• your Bitmoji's outfit changes

Select the correct transition word/phrase to complete the sentence.
______ the trouble you have caused, you are still invited.

• Due to

• In spite of

• Because of

• As a matter of fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E