1. THE WRITING PROCESS Stage 4 Editing

2. Stage 4: Editing Editing is proofreading. It is correcting mechanical errors. Requires word-by-word reading & attention to writing conventions: spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraph formation, etc. Wait a couple of days after revising before editing.

3. Stage 4: Editing Explain the differences between regular reading & proofreading. Teach proofreading marks. Focus on particular categories of errors. Teach 5-10 min. mini- lessons.

4. Editing: Proofreader’s Marks Root, VSU 4

5. Stage 4: Editing Provide editing checklists to help locate & correct mechanical errors. Correct errors listed on editing sheet.

6. Stage 4: Editing Model editing using your revised draft. 1.Post the revised draft & editing checklist. 2.Take suggestions for editing revised draft or use the shared pen technique.

7. Stage 4: Editing Model peer editing: Writer makes corrections on his/her own paper while peer editor makes suggestions. Provide time for editing conferences with teacher. Student (not Teacher) makes final editing changes.