What’s an Editur? Edito

r2nd Grade Editing Workshop ● T. Carter Ross ● September 2013

2

So, what is an editor?

3

Editors help writers …

4

… get their work published

5Are you a writer?

6Editing!

?

8

Every Writer Needs Help

9

1. Sloppy Copy (First Draft)

2. Reread

3. Rewrite

4. Edit

5. Proofread

6. Polished Copy (Final Draft)

10

1. Spelling

2. Punctuation Marks

3. Ideas

4. Facts

11

1. Be Helpful

2. Be Kind

3. Explain

4. Negotiate

Make the Writing Better

12

1. An Editor Is a Reader

2. An Editor Is a Partner

Make the Writing Better

13

“3 unicornes is not an Army.’

sayed queen Kristina

Editing Exercise

14

The original star Wars trilogy,

is the bestest moovies ever

made.

Editing Exercise

15

On Tuesday, the playgroud will

closed so that new fish can be

put in the basketbal court?

Editing Exercise

16

Voting are every citizen”s duty.

Editing Exercise

17

“!Tengo hambre¡’ gritő Osito,

Editing Exercise

18Help Finish My Story

Alexander walked down the stairs to the kitchen.

He was a little surprised to see Boomer, his dog, reading the newspaper.

“¡Mira, Alejandro!” said Boomer. “¿Hay que ir al nuevo parque para perros?”

“You speak Spanish‽” shouted Alexander.

“And English and Arabic,” said the dog. “Why wouldn’t I?”

19Thank You!