FORCED REVISION ACTIVITY
“When you think you’re done,
you’ve only just begun.”
~ Writers’ Saying
PARAGRAPH ONE
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Rewrite your first paragraph, making it more descriptive.
Add one new sentence.
Take away one old sentence.
Underline your revisions.
PARAGRAPH TWO
1. In the second paragraph, make sure you have at least 3 facts that you
have learned from our study so far. Underline three facts.
2. In the third paragraph, use a metaphor or simile to describe how you feel.
3. Underline the metaphor or simile.
4. Save this as draft 2.
REMEMBER
1. Do NOT erase first draft.
2. Put initials on each copy.
3. Be sure to share and compare with a writing buddy.