Editing and Revising
What is editing?
Fixing mechanical errors such as spelling, grammar and punctuation.
What format do we use to respond to writing prompts?
RACES
What are context clues?
Clues in the text to help us define unfamiliar words.
Making connections to the text helps me to...
It helps me to enjoy and comprehend the text.
What is Mrs. Kahler's favorite color?
Purple
What is revising?
Making your writing more clear and effective.
Restate this prompt:
Explain why the dog ran into the store.
The dog ran into the store because...
Define the word:
Many talented people have chased success, but only the determined have achieved their goals.
achieved: reached, accomplished, succeeded
What are some connections we can make between texts?
Ways characters are alike
Common themes
Common settings
Common conflicts
How long has Mrs. Kahler been a 5th grade teacher?
This is her first year to teach 5th grade.
What is the mistake:
Shawn was late to school and were counted tardy.
Shawn was late to school and was counted tardy.
What must always be included in a writing response?
Text Evidence
Define the word:
The livestock devoured the grass on the field in less than a day. They left nothing behind for any other creature to eat.
What is the setting of a text?
The setting is the time and place a text occurs.
How many children does Mrs. Kahler have?
Mrs. Kahler has five kids.
Find the mistake:
mrs. Kahler ran into the store to get more Jolly Ranchers for class.
Mrs. Kahler ran into the store to get more Jolly Ranchers for class.
If you get ZERO points for the top part of the rubric, how many point do you get for the bottom part?
ZERO points
What tool can you use to define words if context clues aren't doing it for you?
I can always use a dictionary.
The plot of a story is...
The events in the story make up the plot.
Where did Mrs. Kahler go to college?
McMurry University in Abilene, TX
How can we make this sentence more effective?
The students love their teacher, however, they also talked about how great she is to other people.
The students love their teacher, furthermore, they also talk about how great she is to other people.
Why would Mrs. Kahler tell you to change something in your writing?
Mrs. Kahler wants to make your writing better!
Synonym means:
and Antonym means:
Synonym means same
and Antonym means opposite
What does a compare and contrast text structure do?
What is Mrs. Kahler's favorite drink?
Iced Tea....just kidding, Dr. Pepper