2013+Editing

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What is editing?

Changing **sentences**, **words** and **punctuation** to make perfect English sentences.

__**Sentence:**__ Noun verb. Noun verb, and noun verb. Noun verb; noun verb. Noun verb, //connecting word// noun verb. //connecting word:// //because// //so// //since// //when// //after// //before// while

__**Punctuation**__= ., ? " ! : ; '

__**Word changes**__: spelling past or present? one or many? a, an or the

What can help you edit better?
 * Your Mom or dorm staff or your guardian
 * Your friend who has perfect English
 * Your teacher
 * You (How?)
 * DWL - When you do DWL sentences you are editing.So you CAN do editing! Start really paying attention to DWL so that you can use it when you write!
 * PES/ SbS - These lessons are editing. So you CAN do editing! Get out your gold sheets. **Everyone MUST use time words to determine if your sentence should be simple present or present progressive. (PES Volume 1 Chapter 1+)** What else are you learning in PES or SbS? Pay attention to PES/ SbS so that you can use it when you write. What else are you learning in Deaf Tutor? Pay attention to Deaf Tutor so that you can use it when you write

What you needed to do to edit your paper? First YOU need to EDIT!!!

Sentence Fluency - Make sure your sentences flow easily throughout the entire writing piece. Make sure you have transitions. Look at the attachment: transitions on "writing" page. If you need them in your writing piece, please add them in your #2 revised draft. Conventions - Make sure you use the correct use of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar and paragraphing. The following you will need to check are:
 * spelling errors - start at the end and check backwards for spelling errors
 * run-on sentences
 * subject-verb agreement - if the subject means one, verb must end with "s." If the subject means two or more, verb cannot end with "s."
 * tenses - make sure you use the right tenses (if your writing piece is all past tense, then make sure all your verbs are written in past tense).

__**Steps for editing**__: 1. Get out **your gold sheets** and open them to time words.

2. Look at your notes.

3. Your DWL 3. Read your **teacher's comments and editing**. If you don't understand, ask for an explanation.

4. Get your brain ready to work hard.

5. Take a deep breath.

6. Get started.

7. Do the hard work.

8. Make the hard decisions. Trust yourself. Do your best.

After **YOU** edit, then ask your Mom/Guardian/dorm staff OR your friend/classmate who has perfect English to edit your paper. (Editor's name needs to be on top of your draft paper so I know who edited your paper).


 * Your 2nd edited paper (You and others who edited) will need to be stapled to your 3rd edited draft. DUE on _!!!**