Revising
What things can we do to revise our writing?
Add, remove, change
What do we need to look for when we edit?
capitalization, usage (word tense), punctuation, spelling
What is the first step in revising?
Re-read your story in chunks
When do we capitalize letters?
At the beginning of each sentence and for proper nouns
(and the word "I")
What do you use to connect your ideas together?
Transitions
Bonus: What is an example of a transition?
Change it up! Use exclamation points when your story is exciting. You can even ask the reader questions! Periods are okay too, just don't ONLY use periods.
What kinds of questions should we ask ourselves as we revise?
Does that make sense? Is it interesting? Can I add more details?
What can I do if I don't know how to spell a word?
Look it up or ask someone at home! Google is a good source for spelling.
Why is it important to revise your writing?
MANY REASONS!
To improve our writing skills, to make your story more interesting, to make sure your story makes sense, etc.
Why is it important to edit your writing?
So that your story makes sense! Good grammar makes your story easier to follow.