The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

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Unit 3

• The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal
  Narrative

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• Writers get story ideas by thinking of a
  big, strong feeling and times they
  felt that way.

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• Writers revise by rereading their story so they
  can see it in a brand new way and then revise to
  make their story even better.

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• Writers can revise by using tools to add to
  the middle where they want to add more.

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• Writers describe how a character said something
  by using words instead of said.

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• Writers describe a clear picture for the reader
  by showing, not telling.

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• Writers keep their story focused on a small
  moment by rereading and taking away parts that
  are not in the small moment.

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• Writers revise in a purposeful way by
  rereading and assessing then making a plan for
  revising.

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• Writers shift between writing and revising by
  stopping to reread as they go along, then making
  changes as they work.

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• One way authors write strong leads is by writing
  with details in order to hook their readers into
  their stories.

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• One way authors write strong endings is by trying
  out endings like those of their favorite authors.

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• Writers know what strategy they are using so they
  can discuss it with others.

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• Writers can be teachers by asking questions and
  getting their partners to say more.

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• Writers help their readers understand their
  story by making their pictures match the words on
  their page.

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• Writers write titles by thinking about their
  story and deciding on words that make the title
  catchy, big and important.

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• We use our pieces to teach others about the work
  of revision.

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• Writers CELEBRATE!!!