How do first graders edit and revise their writing? Well, a lot can be done with the help of a peer. Peers often meet when a piece is completed to talk about how they can make their writing better, what needs to be added, deleted, fixed, etc. While editing reviews about retaurants, toys, movies, places, etc. students check to see if their writing had enough convincing reasons. Students also help each other create introductions and conclusions. This is a first grade expectation, and I'm impressed with their creativeness when writing these difficult parts. All throughout first grade we are learning to edit and revise and hope that all kids can do this independently by the end of the year.
