So, you've just written an amazing story; you're done, right?  NO!  Are things like spelling mistakes, repetition, and a lack of clarity that big of a deal?  YES!  In this course students will learn how to edit and proofread their writing and why it is crucial to present their work in an organized, understandable, and grammatically accurate manner. They will be given the tools to become proficient at rereading fiction for technique and content.  

In our first class, we will define editing and discuss its significance in creative writing.  Slides listing the steps to editing a story along with examples will support the lecture.  To learn about repetitiveness, we will play “The Repetition Game” where learners will guess words that are being repeated in a paragraph.  The first to shout out the correct word wins!  We will also learn about word choice by replacing boring and common adjectives with fresh and distinctive adjectives that make our sentences come to life.   

In our second class, proofreading is introduced.  We will talk about why it matters and list the steps for this application.  Students will be guided in an interactive discussion on the tools that can help us proofread our writing.  To practice grammar, students will play “Grammar Trivia”, where they will write down the answers to questions (verbal and displayed on screen), and the student with the highest number of correct answers will be the winner!     

In our final class, we will review what we have learned about editing and proofreading by discussing and describing these applications.  Time will be available for questions and comments.  To show what they have learned, students will play “Wrap it Up!” where they will answer questions as fast as they can about editing and proofreading. 

As this is an inclusive space, all students are welcome.  If your student has special abilities or requires accommodations, please let me know.