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Writer's Workshop: revising step

In the drafting step students will put their ideas into written form. The main focus in this step is content … NOT grammar mechanics and spelling.

  1. Revising Poster (PDF - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader)
    This poster should be visibly displayed in the classroom for quick reference.

Revising

Reworking content to communicate your ideas and messages clearly.

  1. Author's Circle (PDF - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader)
    This one page handout is a valuable resource that students and/or teachers can use to record notes on material created in the Writer's Workshop during the revising step.

Author's Circle Form

Date: _____________________

Author Who Participated

Piece Which Was Discussed

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Ideas and suggestions which were discussed:

Name of Author

Suggestions to Piece

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For additional suggestions on the revising step visit:

The Writing Process: Revising
includes ideas on revising as well as a quick time movie clip
next page Now visit the explanation for the fourth step: Editing
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