1.3 Writer's Workshop: Descriptive Writing

Writer's Workshop 3 - Step Three: Revising - Part One

NOTE: THERE ARE TWO ONLINE PAGES IN THIS BOOK FOR LESSON 1.3F.

So your rough draft is done. Now what?

Copy your draft and paste it under "Step Three: Revising" in your template. Then, using a different colour text (red is recommended) make the changes suggested below. By using a different colour, your teacher can see your revisions.

Check the overall content:

Is it in the best order?
Did I say everything you wanted to say?
Is it all relevant?
Should I add, subtract, move, or change anything?

Look at word choice.

Check: Do I have figurative language? Your teacher would like to see one or more simile, one metaphor, and one or more alliterations.
- If you said no to any of the above, take the time to enhance your word choices.
Check: Have I used sensory language? Your teacher would like to see three senses addressed (sight, sound, touch/feel, taste, smell)
- If you do not have three senses included, take the time to enhance your word choices.
Check: Have I used vivid verbs and creatively applied adverbs?
- Where can I substitute, add, or improve any verbs and adverbs? (menacingly, casually, reluctantly, seemingly )
Check: Have I enhanced some nouns with tantalizing adjectives? (majestic, grass-filled, endless, gentle, peaceful, threatening)
- Where can I substitute, add, or improve any adjectives?