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Revising Your First Draft

1. Read your draft out loud.

• Read it once to get the main idea. Read it again to focus on each part.
• Which parts sound good? (Put a star * next to them.)

• Which parts don’t sound right? (Put a check ✓ next to parts to fix.)

2. Share your draft with classmates.

• Ask which parts they like. (Add a star *.)

• Ask which parts they have questions about. (Add a check ✓.)

3. Check your structure.

• Does your beginning name the topic and get the reader’s interest?

• Does the middle contain many details in a good order?

• Does the ending wrap up your ideas?

4. Review your sentences.

• Are your sentences smooth and easy to read?

5. Check your words.

• Does your writing include specific and interesting words? (See page 33 for help.)