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2.10 You're the Author - Revising & Editing

Site: Cowichan Valley School District - Moodle
Course: ELA5, CSS, Sferrazza
Book: 2.10 You're the Author - Revising & Editing
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Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:34 PM

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Can you...

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Learning Targets

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to say YES to the following questions.

  • Can I follow the steps of the writing process to write a short story?
  • Can I use my knowledge of the elements of a story to create a good story?
  • Can I use my understanding of different genres to write in different genres?
  • Can I write engaging and interesting short stories?learning target

Final Important Touches on Your Story

cakeNow you have written or typed out your rough copy for your story. Nice work!

The next steps are revising and editing. Read over the following instructions and then carefully go through your writing.

Think of your story like making a cake. This part of the process is you inspecting your creation. You want to make sure it is looking the very best it can before you present it to your hungry and discerning audience.

Revising

Revising

Revising is when you look at the content and ask the following questions:

Is it in the right order?

Did you say everything you wanted to say?

Did you say everything you need to say? **Check the marking rubric to make sure you have everything you need in your writing.**

Is the information relevant? Do you need more details?

What can I add, delete, substitute, or replace to improve my writing?

Add, delete, substitute/replace, or move things as needed.

Review this example of a work revised.

The Wabibli Revised

Your Turn!

Revise your short story. When you think you are done, slowly read it out loud to make sure it makes sense.

Editing

Editing

Editing is where you look for mistakes in capitalization, grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Remember to keep CUPS in mind as you read over your writing.

CUPS

Review the example from your Descriptive Writing Unit

The Wabibli Edited

Editing - Consistent Verb Tenses

When you edit, the "U" in CUPS stands for usage. Usage is all kinds of things related to grammar and verb tenses. One thing to ask yourself when you revise is, "Did I use consistent verb tenses?" Here is what that means:

Editing - Quotation Marks

When you edit, the P in CUPS stands for punctuation. Watch this video for tips on how to use quotations if you have any quotes in your story. It is a great idea to use dialogue in creative writing. Punctuation can be tricky, and you need to start a new paragraph each time you change speakers.

Your Turn!

Complete your edits! When you are done, you are ready to submit your work to your teacher to get feedback to improve your final copy.

Turn in all your story planning sheets and your revised/edited draft:

  • Start Your Story Sheet
  • Plotting Action 1-3 Sheets
  • Conclusion Sheet
  • Revised/Edited Draft

Once your teacher has given you feedback on your work above, then make the necessary improvements to your story.

Marking Rubric

This is the marking rubric that will be used to mark your work. Read through it to make sure your story meets expectations.

Content
Strong character(s), clear conflict, and theme that are supported by story events and details. Clear beginning, middle and conclusion.
4 points
Characters, conflict, and theme evident, but the supporting information is general. May need a stronger introduction or conclusion.
3 points
Characters, conflict, and theme are somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. Introduction and conclusion may be awkward, weak, or missing.
2 points
The story is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
1 point
Not submitted
0 points
Organization
The events and details of the story are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
4 points
Events and details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
3 points
Some events and details are not in a logical or expected order, OR some details are missing and this distracts the reader.
2 points
Many events details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
1 point
Not submitted
0 points
Word Choice
Writer uses many sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
4 points
Writer uses some sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
3 points
Writer attempts to use sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
2 points
Writer uses almost no sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, or effective comparisons.
1 point
Not submitted
0 points
Conventions
Final copy has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
4 points
Final copy has a few errors, but they don't interfere with understanding the content.
3 points
Final copy has multiple errors that may make it hard to understand.
2 points
Work has obviously not been edited or proofread.
1 point
Not submitted
0 points
Writing Process Evidence
All steps of the writing process included: story planning sheets, plotting action sheets 1-3, conclusion sheet, revised copy, edited copy, and final copy.
4 points
Missing one of the steps of the writing process.
3 points
Missing more than one of the steps of the writing process.
2 points
Only one piece of writing handed in.
1 point
Not submitted
0 points

Goal Setting

Before starting on story #2, discuss with your home facilitator a writing goal. What has been "going really well" with your writing? How has it improved? What would you like to really work on in your story #2? How will you know if you've shown improvement in that goal area?

In your Learning Guide, complete Story #2 Goal Setting before you start working on story #2.

Short Story Submission

After you have submitted your revised/edited work and gotten teacher feedback, you are almost done. Make the changes your teacher suggested and any other improvements you can make.

Once you have done this, you are ready to submit your final copy for grading.

Remember you need to do two different short stories, each in a different genre. So you do this process a total of two times.

Submit Story #1 to the Your Short Story #1 drop box.

Submit Story #2 to the Your Short Story #2 drop box.