Distinguishing Editing from Revising in Essay Writing

What is the primary responsibility of students regarding their essays?

• To ensure all paragraphs are indented

• To edit and correct their own essays

• To focus only on content and ignore grammar

• To rely on teachers for editing

What does editing primarily focus on?

• Grammar and minor spelling mistakes

• Supporting details in paragraphs

• Restating the main idea in the conclusion

• Sentence structure and organization

What does revising focus on compared to editing?

• Minor spelling errors

• Sentence structure and essay organization

• Capitalization of letters

• Correct use of conjunctions

What should be checked for in the editing process regarding sentences?

• Complete sentences with correct punctuation

• The alignment of paragraphs

• The number of main ideas

• Only the spelling of words

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What should be the starting point of every sentence in your essay?

• An adverb

• A conjunction

• A capital letter

• A quotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an important aspect to verify about paragraphs during editing?

• Whether they contain citations

• Whether they are justified

• Whether they are indented

• Whether they have a subtitle

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is a key aspect to review during revision if the essay's clarity is questionable?

• Confirming the use of correct grammar

• Ensuring paragraphs are indented

• Checking verb tenses

• Assessing if the paper is clear and focused

During revision, what should you check about the main ideas in your essay?

• If they are written in capital letters

• If they are only stated in the conclusion

• If they are supported with details

• If they use complex vocabulary

What is the purpose of paragraph analysis in essay revision?

• To analyze sentence fluency and structure

• To count the number of words in the essay

• To check the font size of the essay

• To ensure each paragraph is on a new page

How can paragraph analysis help improve an essay?

• By increasing the word count

• By enhancing sentence fluency

• By changing the essay topic

• By adding more quotations