For the past two days, students have been busy writing their short stories. Not everyone has been able to make their way to the end, but that's okay. Normally, authors don't work at a predetermined pace, but most students are now at a point where they can say their story is "done". But, now what? Revision Phase Revising is an important part of the writing process. It is a part of the process that requires diligence, perseverance and patience. Some students may confuse this process with the editing phase, but revision is so much more. Today, we shared some examples of how revision can take an idea to the next level. Random students were selected to share random parts of their story and the class worked collectively to improve the structure and vocabulary of the examples. We likened this process to upgrading a feature on a home or a car. There is always more we can do to spruce up our writing. Keys to a Successful Short StoryIn order to ensure your story is effective, examine the follow criteria. Each important element comes with some reflection questions. If you can answer "Yes" to these questions, than you have created a successful. short story. Content (planning phase)
Vocabulary (revision phase)
Sentence Structure (revision phase)
Organization (planning phase)
Conventions (editing phase)
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