This video lesson discusses the benefits of reading a composition out loud as an editing technique. [7:55]
An excellent tip sheet on how to evaluate and edit a completed draft of a research paper. Includes in-depth information and examples.
This activity emphasizes the importance of teaching reading and writing strategies for students to use with informational text.
This writing lesson teaches students how to become self-editors by learning to judge and critique their work.
Explains how outlines can be used at different stages in the writing project. Covers outlines developed during research, prewriting, and drafting. Also discusses the formal outline, which may be required with a finished paper. Gives examples of each type of outline.
This site focuses on the 6+1 TraitTM Writing framework.
Contains plans for five lessons that teach the difference between revision and editing using fractured fairy tales. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5
Excellent lesson that teaches a new and more relevant way of conducting a peer review. Through the PQP (Praise-Question-Polish) process students gain a greater understanding of how to review others' work as well as improve their own writing style. Great site!
This lesson introduces the concept of proofreading. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Proofreading." [3:22]
This lesson contains strategies for proofreading your assignments. Use the links on the left for a step-by-step method for proofreading and editing for grammar and mechanics. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5
This package includes graphic organizers, materials, and infographics to support students in grades 6-10 during research and inquiry.
This tutorial begins with a PowerPoint presentation, "What to Look for When Revising," which is followed by information about the importance of the teacher or professor's notes. It also includes a PDF revision checklist, a peer editing checklist, and essay rubrics.
An editing/proofreading checklist is often helpful when you read your own work, or someone else's. This site helps you edit for capitalization, sentence fragments, verb tense, and punctuation. Included is a brief video about sentence fragments. W.9-10.5 Writing Process
Bulleted guidelines for conducting a peer review on a draft. Emphasizes knowing the intent of the writer, controlling the content of the review, and maintaining a polite, helpful tone.
Concise instruction on how to get the best results from your proofreading. Suggestions are divided into "Before You Proofread," "When You Proofread," and "When You Want to Learn More." The latter includes links to handouts on writing.