ELA6, CSS, Sferrazza

Read your story slowly out loud. Check that you have done each of these things:

Parts of Speech:

Did I use a consistent verb tense (e.g. past or present) throughout my writing?

Did I use the best words in my writing?

Sentences

Do all my sentences express complete thoughts?

Have I eliminated run-on sentences from my writing?

Have I eliminated short, choppy sentences from my writing?

Have I eliminated long, rambling sentences from my writing?

Did I use a variety of words and phrases to start my sentences?

Have I eliminated words that don't add meaning to my sentences?

After you have edited your story, read it aloud again.  Let your ear tell you what sounds awkward or ungrammatical.

I have read my story aloud at least twice while making edits.