when you edit something, you check

when you edit something, you check it and make changes and corrections. If you learn to edit will write clearer, more interesting paragraphs that communicate your meaning.

There are several steps in the editing process.

- First, check the meaning. Read your paragraph silently to yourself. Does it communicate what you want it to? Is the meaning of all the sentences clear? If not, make changes.

- Next, check the mechanics. Read it silently again. This time look for mistakes in punctuation. grammar, and spelling. If you find any mistakes, fix them.

- Third, have your partner check the meaning. Read your paragraph aloud to your partner. Ask your partner if any information is incorrect or if any sentences are unclear. If the answer is yes, make changes.

- Finally, have your partner check the mechaniccs. Ask your partner to read your paragraph silently and to check it for mistakes in punctuation and spelling. If he or she finds any mistakes, fix them. If you and your partner don't agree about a possible mistake, ask a third student or the teacher.

PARTNERS: When your classmate reads his or her paragraph out loud, listen well. If something is not clear to you, ask your classmate to explain it more clearly to you. then suggest a way to make it clearer in writing. when you read the paragraph silently and check it for spelling and punctuation, don't correct anything you are not sure about. Finally, it is also a good idea to find one or two positive things to say about your classmate's paragraph. you can comment on the interesting content, the neat writing, the good grammar, or anything else that is good.