1. The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Unit 3
The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

2. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers get story ideas by thinking of a big, strong feeling and times they felt that way.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

3. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
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.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

4. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers can revise by using tools to add to the middle where they want to add more.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

5. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers describe how a character said something by using words instead of “said.”
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

6. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers describe a clear picture for the reader by showing, not telling.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

7. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers keep their story focused on a small moment by rereading and taking away parts that are not in the small moment.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

8. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers revise in a purposeful way by rereading and assessing then making a plan for revising.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

9. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers shift between writing and revising by stopping to reread as they go along, then making changes as they work.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

10. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
One way authors write strong leads is by writing with details in order to hook their readers into their stories.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

11. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
One way authors write strong endings is by trying out endings like those of their favorite authors.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

12. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers know what strategy they are using so they can discuss it with others.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

13. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers can be teachers by asking questions and getting their partners to say more.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

14. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers help their readers understand their story by making their pictures match the words on their page.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

15. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers write titles by thinking about their story and deciding on words that make the title catchy, big and important.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

16. We use our pieces to teach others about the work of revision.
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative

17. Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative
Writers CELEBRATE!!!
Writing Unit 3 - The Craft of Revision Inside of a Personal Narrative