1. Make a list of things to look for when editing.
Do Now:
Make a list of things to look for when editing.

2. - Develop an understanding of how to edit a paper.
Objective:
- Develop an understanding of how to edit a paper.

3. The Editing Steps. 1st- Obviously the first step is writing the paper.
2nd- Take a break.
3rd- Think about the things you will be looking for.
4th- Review the paper.
5th- Make necessary changes.
6th- Start over from #2, continue until perfect.

4. Work with a partner Choose someone who will help you.
Your friend my not always be the best person to edit your paper.
REMEMEBER, they are giving you suggestions, you may or may not want to take them. IT IS YOUR PAPER AND YOUR GRADE.

5. The three Ts of editing.
Take a break.
Think
Take your time.

6. Take a Break. 10-15 minutes (good time to edit someone else's paper.)
This gives you time to forget what you wrote.
Everyone needs a break.

7. Think about the things you will be looking for.
Devise a plan of attack.
Focus on one or two things at a time.
*If you try to do it all at once you WILL miss something.

8. What to look for. Is it descriptive? Does it make sense?
Is it choppy or does it flow?
Does it stay on topic through out the paper?
Is your writing organized? Does it follow the outline?
Is It repetitive?
Look for punctuation, capitalization, and spelling mistakes.
Grammar, is it correct?
Verb tenses, do you know what they are and are they consistent.

9. Take your time. If you rush you will miss something.
If you miss something in your paper that is okay.
But if you miss something in someone else’s paper because you were rushing that is not okay.

10. Someone is counting on you.
If you are asked to edit someone’s paper.
They are counting on you for help.
Here are some tips to help you.
If you don’t know ask.
Provide constructive criticism.
Ask the person before you write on their paper.
Write neatly.
Read it twice, edit the second time through.

11. DON’T BE MEAN. DON’T USE HURTFUL COMMENTS OR CRITISISM
DON’T BE MEAN. DON’T USE HURTFUL COMMENTS OR CRITISISM. If you wouldn’t say it with me standing behind you don’t say it.
If you are mean I will be mean

12. Now you are almost Ready to write you final copy.
After you have edited and revised at least twice.
Remember more is better.

13. Lastly, have a friend read it one last time.
Before you write the final draft.
Have someone read it over one more time.
Just to be sure.
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

14. Your final typed paper needs a title page, it is worth 5 points.

15. Topic
Your Name
Mr.. Putnam
Sixth grade English
March 18, 2005

16. Do Rough Draft (Due today)
Or Edit your paper