The Writing Process: Editing Preparation

Title: Editing Preparation

Author: M. Hill

Week:5

Unit/Lesson Plan #: Identity

Unit theme:Identity

Textbook references:

Learning objectives:

- to understand the final revision/editing steps in the process of writing

- to understand the use of commas in a series & review punctuation

Key Questions, Concepts, or Themes:

Stage 1:

WARM-UP: MUG Shot:

- Put 3 sentences on the board & on small sheets - have students copy and add commas:

* In my neighborhood there are tall buildings enormous trees and wide streets.

* People cross the street quickly taxicabs honk their horns and the buildings stand like silent guards.

* My hair can be stringy wavy or curly.

* That building must be 10000 feet high!

Discussion of commas in a series... (HWin WS Skillsbook, p. 9-10)

Stage 2:

In stage 2, students will revise pieces for final time, incorporating peer comments. Students will be given blank copies of the Checklist for Good Writing (WS 2000 p. 24), on which they will be able to check off criteria in their own pieces.

Stage 3:

Draft revisions (editing session to follow) 

Homework: (attach/link digital resources):

- WS p. 9-10 (due Fri)

- Type draft of piece for publication

Assessments: (attach/link copies)

__ Group assessment

_x_ Observation of process/student work

_x_ Self-assessment by student

__ Teacher generated assignment

_x_ Written project

__ Test/Quiz

__ Other: ____________________________________