- Revision occurs throughout the writing process, not just at the end.
- Revision is not just changing a few words; it is an opportunity to change the big picture.
- One reason to revise is to add vivid details so that the reader can "see" what's happening.
- It can be very helpful to conference with peers and teachers during the revision process.
- When revising, it's a good idea to look for long, boring passages that can be shrunk down to a sentence or two without losing anything (shrink a century).
- It is also important to look for important moments in the writing that need to be emphasized more and add description (explode a moment).
- Good revision requires deep thinking.
- Knowing that you are going to revise allows you to get a first draft down on paper quickly, without worrying that it won't be perfect.
- Revision is not a tedious, boring process. Instead, it is fun because you can see the improvement in the work.
- One part of revision is moving words around, rearranging them like furniture.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Top Ten Important Things I've Learned about Revision
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Cheryl, What important big revision ideas that you have written so well.
ReplyDeleteI love your list - very detailed! Plus, I love your brass instrument on your blog!
ReplyDeleteNice job including a piece about conferencing in revision...I forgot to add it to my Top 10, but it is such an important part!!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Explode the Moment" idea because so many of my students just "fast forward" though their writing and they are done and quite happy. Amplifying a scene will give them the opportunity to learn more about the importance of details.
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