Informational Draft Revision Questions
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Informational Draft Revision Questions" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.5. It also works a grade below or above, as a tool for a student who is ready for it or a quick refresher for an older one.
7th grade grammar resource: a checklist of revision questions on focus, evidence, organization and transitions for an informational draft. Part of our revising writing process collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this resource?
Use the two sentence sheets for short practice, then hand out the checklist when students have a draft. The checklist has no answer key because the answers come from the student's own writing.
What students will practice
- Students will reread an informational draft with a set of revision questions.
- Students will check Yes or Not yet for focus, evidence, organization and transitions.
- Students will write where each change belongs and what to change.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
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FAQ
How do I use the Informational Draft Revision Questions?
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Use the two sentence sheets for short practice, then hand out the checklist when students have a draft. The checklist has no answer key because the answers come from the student's own writing.
What are the Informational Draft Revision Questions?
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A checklist of revision questions on focus, evidence, organization and transitions for an informational draft.
Can I use the Informational Draft Revision Questions at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 7th Grade writing process, and it works the same at home or at school. At home a student can print it and keep it with their school work. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What does redundant mean in writing?
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A redundant word or phrase repeats an idea the sentence already states, such as past history or final outcome. Remove Redundant Words and Phrases asks students to cross out one in each sentence.
How do you cut wordy sentences?
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Replace long phrases such as due to the fact that with short exact ones, and keep the full meaning. Cut Wordiness and Say It Precisely gives five school sentences to rewrite on two lines each.
What should students check when revising a draft?
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They should check focus, evidence, organization and transitions. Informational Draft Revision Checklist asks questions on each and has students write where a change belongs and what to change.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Writing Process |
| Standard | W.7.5 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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