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? >> 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 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? >> Pay attention to PES 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
 * Your Mom or dorm staff or your guardian
 * Your friend who has perfect English
 * Your teacher
 * You (How?)
 * DWL
 * PES

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. Get our your PES signature sheets. - **PES Lesson and Deaf Tutor**

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 _!!!**