CUPS Editing Techniques and Tips

The video tutorial introduces the CUPS method for editing writing, which stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling. It explains each component in detail, providing guidelines for proper capitalization, ensuring grammatical correctness, using punctuation accurately, and checking spelling. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these steps in the writing process and concludes with advice on finalizing and publishing a draft.

What does the acronym CUPS stand for in the context of editing?

• Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Syntax

• Capitalization, Usage, Pronunciation, Spelling

• Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, Spelling

• Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.6.2B

Which of the following should always be capitalized?

• Common nouns

• Proper nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

In the sentence 'Keisha sings', which part is the singular subject?

• sings

• Keisha

• None of the above

• Keisha sings

Which verb tense is used in the sentence 'I will walk to school'?

• Past

• Present

• Future

• Present continuous

What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses with a conjunction?

• Semicolon

• Apostrophe

• Colon

• Comma

Which punctuation mark is used to show possession?

• Comma

• Apostrophe

• Colon

• Semicolon

How should dialogue be punctuated in writing?

• With semicolons

• With quotation marks

• With colons

• With commas

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

• Their, there, they're

• To, too, two

• Its, it's

• All of the above

What should you do if you are unsure about the spelling of a word?

• Use a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Ask a friend

• Guess the spelling

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the final step before publishing your final draft?

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Editing

• Revising

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CCSS.W.6.5