Engaging Writers in Sharing Writing With Others: Lesson
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Did You Know?

All good writers reread and revise their writing. 

It's true! When good writer's finish, they think
 "I like what I wrote, but how can I make it better?"

Now the fun begins.
Good writer's try to make their work even better!

Let's look at some strategies good writer's use!

 

Good writer's add more words
 to help the reader make a
picture in their mind.
 

 Notice how Ayden added
on to his work

 Click here to see Ayden's work


Be sure to notice how Ayden
used a different colored pencil
to add his new ideas!
 

How did you do? 
Let's try another!

 

  

Good writers reread
with a partner.

Click here to watch
students peer edit
  

Let's Practice!
Try it with a partner.
Be sure you have a writing piece.

                  Remember:
    1. Reread your story to a
            partner.
    2.  Your partner says,
            "Can you tell me more?"
    3. Tell your partner more about
              your story.
    4. Your partner will say
             "You should add that!"

Click on the notebook for practice.