Revision - Step 3 of the Writing Process | Elementary

Concept sheet | English Language Arts

What Is Revision?

The revision step is where you make improvements in the coherence, clarity and organization of the text.

Revision Process

Revision Process:

Reread text to

Add
Remove
Improve

 

Examples
Arguments & evidence
Descriptions
Dialogues
Details

Find the purpose

Reason for writing text

Find the audience

Who the text is intended for

Check your structure & organization

Consistency
Coherence

Sentences
Paragraphs
Titles & headings
Word choice
Clarity
Tone

Revision at a Glance

A summary of the revision process. In the revision process you add, remove and improve the text elements like details, arguments and evidence, descriptions, dialogue or details, as needed. Look at the structure and organization of the sentences, paragraphs, titles and headings. Make sure your word choice is right, that your text is clear and that the tone is consistent throughout the text. Keep in mind the purpose and audience during your revision.

Next step: Editing

Full Writing Process At a Glance

Summary of the writing process. Step 1 is the prewriting where we do brainstorming and planning. Step 2, drafting, where we put ideas on paper, making a rough copy. Step 3, revision, where we reorganize, add and/or delete ideas. Step 4, editing, where we check grammar and spelling. Step 5, publishing, where, make put the final touches, make a final copy and share the text.

Click on the Writing Process steps for more.

  1. Prewriting

  2. Drafting

  3. Revision

  4. Editing

  5. Publishing