LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.

Objective 5.05

Use editing to check and confirm correct use of conventions

  • complete sentences.
  • correct word order in sentences.

Resources aligned to this objective

Stop that run-on!
Run-on sentences inhibit understanding and weaken someone's writing. In this lesson, students will learn to identify run-on sentences and how to fix them. They will then apply those skills to their own writing.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts)
By DPI Writing Strategies.
Mumbling together
"Mumbling together" is a strategy students can use to edit their own writing and develop an ear for correct language. Students learn to proofread by reading their first drafts aloud to identify left-out words and other errors.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 English Language Arts)
By DPI Writing Strategies.
Hello, friend!: Writing a friendly letter
Students will apply their knowledge of a friendly letter to compose a letter to send to their pen pals. Students will then type up their letters using the Kidspiration program.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Computer/Technology Skills and English Language Arts)
By Kelly Norton.

Resources on the web

Get Writing with "Weekend News!"
In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students write about their weekends, using skills they have learned in writing workshop. Following the writing, students self-assess their work based on criteria developed in the classroom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink