Written French assignments can be challenging, as they require diligence and attention to detail. As your child progresses in school and picks up editing strategies, they’ll be able to write and self-revise more independently. In the meantime, they may still need your help. Here are a few tips on how to guide them.
Before your child begins editing their text, ask them to reflect on whether they’ve fulfilled the requirements for the assignment. Here are some questions they should consider:
Now it’s time to read over the assignment. First, ask your child to read the text out loud. This exercise makes it easier to catch missing words, inconsistencies, and accidental repetition. Once they’ve read through the text, your child can move, add, delete, or replace anything from individual words to entire paragraphs.
Some assignments may need to be reread three or four times. Encourage your child to repeat this step until they’re satisfied with their work.
When your child writes in French, they need to pay extra attention to spelling and grammar. Now that they’re in high school, your child probably has a good understanding of the rules. However, they should still be checking their work for mistakes. Here are some of the most common problem areas:
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Self-doubt can be your child’s best ally when revising an assignment. It can motivate them to double-check their work and help them learn from their mistakes.
Did you know? On average, a person has to read a word four or fives times before they’re able to memorize it and spell it correctly later.
Sometimes, looking back can help you move forward. Going over old assignments will allow your child to identify their strengths and weaknesses. For example, if the marks they lost on a paper were due to past participle errors, you can suggest that they pay closer attention to this verb form and practise with PP l’archer.
To make sure your child doesn’t miss anything, suggest following a simple revision procedure that’s often used in the classroom:
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