Do Now: When a teacher asks you to “revise” your work, what do you think that means? What do you know about revision? Use one of our invention strategies to explore this question.
Revision
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft?
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft? Sentence Dramatic Larger Mechanics, Grammar, Diction, Style Smaller
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft? Focus Organization Content P.O.V. Audience
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft? Allow time between drafting and revision. Read your draft aloud. Ask a friend to read it aloud. Seek the opinions of classmates. Look for consistent problem areas. Peer Review
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft? See yourself as coach, not judge. Be specific! Ask questions and tell the writer where you’d like to hear more.
Aim: How can global revisions improve your draft? Don’t take it personally! Weigh feedback carefully.
Homework #6: Complete Peer Mark assignment by finishing reviews. You will be able to view your feedback after the assignment closes.