Revising and Editing Practice Techniques

Miss Jacobson reviews strategies for revising and editing passages, crucial for the STAR test. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using strategies to improve performance, as past results showed a need for improvement. The video details specific strategies for both editing and revising, providing examples and steps to follow. Students are tasked with practicing these strategies in assignments, with a focus on both correct answers and strategy application.

What was the average score of the sixth grade on the writing semester exam?

• 58

• 54

• 46

• 70

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What percentage of sixth graders scored at least 58 on the semester exam?

• 54%

• 46%

• 58%

• 20%

What type of mistake does an editing question ask you to fix?

• Content changes

• Grammar mistakes

• Story structure

• Character development

What is NOT tested in an editing question?

• Spelling

• Punctuation

• Plot development

• Subject-verb agreement

What does a revising question primarily focus on?

• Improving grammar

• Correcting spelling

• Adjusting punctuation

• Enhancing content

What should you do first when handling a revising question?

• Identify the main idea

• Correct grammar errors

• Read surrounding sentences

• Choose the best answer

What is the first step in applying the editing strategy?

• Evaluate answers

• Code the question

• Underline the sentence

• Label grammar skills

Which of the following is NOT a step in the revising strategy?

• Underline important words

• Read the sentence before and after

• Label each answer with a skill

• Eliminate nonsensical answers

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RF.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Where should students complete their practice sessions?

• In a textbook

• On a blackboard

• On Canvas or OneNote

• In a notebook

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.1.3E

CCSS.RF.1.4A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.4A

What is the deadline for completing the editing and revising passages?

• End of the week

• Start of Wednesday

• End of Tuesday

• End of Monday

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3