Showing posts with label editing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label editing. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

What You Write Says It All


Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Working Hard on Grammar


Friday, December 14, 2018

Is it Break or Brake Time?


Thursday, December 13, 2018

Directions For . . .


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Halloween Grammar


Thursday, December 6, 2018

It's That Kind of Question


Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Working Hard?


Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Are You Working Hard on Editing?


Monday, December 3, 2018

Because Causes Mistakes


Sunday, December 2, 2018

Grammar #7


Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Yes, You!


Monday, November 26, 2018

There is Only One Correct Answer


Sunday, November 18, 2018

Apostrophes and Plurals


Friday, November 16, 2018

All Ready or Already?

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Help with Your Writing

Just copy your essay, go to Hemingway App, paste it into the webpage, and click on edit. This web page will give you tips on making your writing better.

Monday, November 20, 2017

You Aren't Going to Collage

Reading Workshop students, I hope you have the opportunity to go to college. If you want an education, it won't happen in a collage.

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Your Editing Shows if You're A Good Writer



Image from @Grammarly

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

It's Not Third Grade Anymore


Thursday, May 14, 2015

You Need More Than Spellcheck

Spell Check is a great tool that helps all writers produce cleaner writing. However, writers still need to proofread their own work. The picture below shows . . .



Monday, April 27, 2015

Poem For A Grade


The Reading Workshop Poetry Rubric

Component
4/A
3/B
2/ C
1/D
Rhythm, Form Structure, Organization Creatively uses poetic form. A natural rhythm and structure. Structure and rhythm seem natural to the reader. Structure and rhythm need revised for better understanding. Unorganized structure and rhythm.
Content, Impact The purpose of the poem is evident leading to a natural conclusion. The poem engages the reader. Poem is developed with content that engages the reader. Content is basic with only a hint of the author's intent. Content is basic and undeveloped.
Word Selection, Word Usage Word choice is exact, colorful, and interesting. Uses sensory details to help the reader see, hear, feel, and/or think. Word choice is interesting with the use of sensory details. Vocabulary is basic with a few attempts at improving word choice. Vocabulary is very basic.
Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation No errors and mechanics used as needed to fit with the poetic structure. Minimal errors in spelling and mechanics used as needed for understanding. A few errors in spelling and mechanics. Errors in spelling and mechanics that interfere with reading.
Effort Work shows an understanding of poetry and reflects the effort to create a special piece of writing. Developed piece of work that is the result of revising and editing. Basic piece of writing that shows a need of improvement. Undeveloped without signs of editing and revision.