Revising Stories with Signal Words

This lesson teaches how to improve the organization of a sequel by using signal words to indicate the order of events. It emphasizes the importance of revising drafts to enhance storytelling. The lesson outlines three steps: skimming the draft, adding signal words, and ensuring smooth flow. A practical example is provided, demonstrating how to apply these steps to a story draft. The lesson concludes with a summary and a preview of the next steps in the writing process.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Designing a cover for a sequel

• Creating new characters for a sequel

• Improving grammar in a sequel

• Enhancing the organization of a sequel

Why is it important to organize a story?

• To make it longer

• To ensure the reader understands the sequence of events

• To make it more colorful

• To add more characters

Which of the following is a signal word?

• Next

• However

• Although

• Because

What is the first step in revising a draft according to the lesson?

• Skim the draft for event transitions

• Write a new ending

• Check for spelling errors

• Add new characters

What should you do if your story doesn't flow smoothly after adding a signal word?

• Add more signal words

• Start a new draft

• Choose a different signal word

• Remove all signal words

In the example given, which signal word was initially used?

• Next

• Finally

• Then

• First

What was the final signal word chosen in the example?

• First

• Just then

• After

• Finally

What is the purpose of using signal words in a story?

• To add humor to the story

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story longer

• To help the reader follow the sequence of events

What is the second step in the revision process described in the lesson?

• Illustrate the story

• Add more dialogue

• Rewrite the entire story

• Add a signal word to indicate the next event

What is the final step in the lesson's revision process?

• Publish the story

• Read the new version and check for smooth flow

• Create a new plot

• Add more characters