Peer Editing
Guidelines for successful editing:
- Find and share at least two areas in the story that you liked and are written well.
- Use the Reviewing toolbar if editing is done on the computer in Microsoft Word*.
- Use highlighter or different colored pens to paper edit.
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Peer Edit Comments |
Ideas and Content:
Story includes characters, setting, clues, and misleading clues.
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Organization:
Story is easy for the reader to follow, has a clear beginning and ending, and has a logical storyline.
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Voice:
Story is appealing, full of the unusual and unexpected, and natural to read.
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Word Choice:
Story has interesting words, strong imagery, and uses the language of mystery.
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Sentence Fluency:
Story is easy to read aloud, has good phrasing, and varied sentence length.
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Conventions:
Story has correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
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