Revising and Editing Strategies

The video tutorial provides strategies for revising and editing in preparation for the seventh-grade STAR test. It emphasizes the importance of understanding test directions, identifying errors in passages, and maintaining a consistent point of view. The teacher offers practical tips and encourages students to trust their judgment and be confident in their abilities.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Science experiments

• Revising and editing strategies

• History lessons

• Mathematics strategies

What is the primary difference between a reading test and a revising/editing test?

• The type of questions asked

• The order in which you begin

• The length of the test

• The subject matter

What should you do after reading the selection in the test?

• Write an essay

• Choose the best answer to each question

• Summarize the passage

• Discuss with a partner

What type of passage is being discussed in the video?

• Drama

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Poetry

What should you do if a sentence sounds awkward while reading?

• Circle it

• Ignore it

• Rewrite it

• Skip it

Where was the dog found in the passage?

• Liverpool, England

• London, England

• Warwickshire, England

• Manchester, England

What inconsistency is identified in the passage?

• Spelling errors

• Point of view inconsistency

• Grammar mistakes

• Tense inconsistency

Which point of view is used when referring to 'I' and 'my'?

• Second person

• First person

• Fourth person

• Third person

What change is suggested to correct the point of view inconsistency?

• Change 'you' to 'we'

• Change 'you' to 'humans'

• Change 'you' to 'they'

• Change 'you' to 'it'

What is the final advice given to students?

• Rush through the test

• Ask for help constantly

• Trust your judgment

• Ignore the instructions