Tag: Revision
Concision for Creative Writers
If you're looking for a way to encourage your creative writing students to be more concise, try this simple concision handout.
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Avoiding ‘Thing’ Words
I'll admit right off the bat that my major pet peeve is 'thing' words. Something. Nothing. Anything. Everything. And just plain old thing. In...
Peer Review Forms
These handouts were developed to help students provide productive and specific feedback during peer review. They support students in giving constructive criticism based on specific generic expectations, such as the strength of thesis statements, organization, and use of sources.
Five Revision Activities
Five revision activities you can use either inside or outside the classroom to show the importance and effects of revision.
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Creating Usable Syllabi
We're all familiar with the frustrations that come from students not reading the syllabus. But I've come to realize the problem isn't one of whether or not the syllabus is read, but one of if and how it's used.
Invitation to the Voyages
"Invitation to the Voyages" is an exercise I use to teach imagery. It can be adapted for any writing genre.
Career Profile
An engaging and easily adaptable assignment for early career students that helps them navigate their college career paths