by imavexadmin | Mar 5, 2019 | [Writing]
There is a clear distinction between revising ideas and editing conventions. Students need to understand the difference so that they know what to do during the two very different stages. Revision makes the piece SOUND a whole lot better–which addresses the...
by imavexadmin | Mar 1, 2019 | [Writing]
FAQ: Should a teacher “edit” or fix all the errors in a student’s writing? ANSWER: If fixing all their errors meant that students would never make the same mistakes in writing again, it would be worth the time spent to proofread and mark everything....
by imavexadmin | Nov 22, 2013 | [Writing]
When self-editing a piece immediately after writing it, it is difficult to find errors and omissions. Because the ideas are still so fresh in the writer’s mind, it’s easy to overlook punctuation mistakes, misspellings, and wrong words. Teach Check &...
by imavexadmin | Apr 25, 2012 | [Writing]
Getting students excited about editing can be a challenge. Meghan Connelly, sixth grade teacher at Mercer Elementary (Cincinnati, OH) found a way to combine current cultural relevance with conventions. When The Hunger Games movie debuted, Meghan combined her...
