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?

• History lessons

• Mathematics strategies

• Science experiments

• Revising and editing strategies

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

• The order in which you begin

• The type of questions asked

• The length of the test

• The subject matter

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

• Write an essay

• Discuss with a partner

• Choose the best answer to each question

• Summarize the passage

What type of text features should you pay attention to in a non-fiction passage?

• Character development

• Text features like pictures and captions

• Plot twists

• Rhyme schemes

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

• Rewrite it immediately

• Circle it for review

• Skip to the next sentence

• Ignore it

In the passage, what was the issue with sentence five?

• It was irrelevant to the topic

• It was missing punctuation

• It had a point of view inconsistency

• It was too long

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

• Second person

• Third person

• Fourth person

• First person

Why is it important to maintain a consistent point of view in a passage?

• To make it longer

• To ensure clarity and coherence

• To confuse the reader

• To add more characters

What should you do if you notice a point of view change for no reason?

• Ignore it

• Leave it as it is

• Correct it to maintain consistency

• Add more changes

What is the best way to approach revising and editing according to the video?

• Skip difficult questions

• Guess randomly

• Rely on others for answers

• Trust your judgment and be confident