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Reading-Writing Workshop: Revise

Narrative Writing

Organization When you write a true story, use
time-order words and details that describe thoughts,
feelings, and actions of the characters.

Kevin drafted a story about the day he read a story
to the class. Later, he added details to tell when things
happened and how he felt.

Writing Process Revised Draft
Checklist
Last week, it
Prewrite It was my turn for the Author’s
Draft
Revise Chair. I chose my story about
At first,
Does my story have
a beginning, middle, Uncle Li and the spider. I was
and end?
I thought no one would like my story.
Does the beginning Th e n,
make the reader
want to read more? nervous. I practiced in front of my
I felt ready!
Did I use time-order
words to tell when family.
things happened?

Did I add details?

Does the ending
wrap things up?

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