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Title: To edit and up level an existing autobiographySC: I can identify effective features

of an autobiography. I can skim and scan, looking for

errors in an existing text. I can correct mistakes in a text,

improving the quality of existing writing making sure it fulfils a checklist’s expectations.

DNA: ”Editing” is the answer; what could the question be? Think of as many as you can.

Carla says “I’ve finished my writing, it took me ages, I shouldn’t have to go back and check through it!”

Explain to Carla why this fixed mind set idea is unhelpful and which of our habits could help her improve her writing through editing.

Today, the students will be marking the teacher’s work!As we did earlier in the week, select your own level of challenge. There are three teacher written autobiography texts that have not been edited for errors. Select one, highlight the errors then correct/ up level them. Look for basic spelling/ punctuation errors as well as times when the writing might not meet the features checklist e.g. writing in the 3rd person. Have a quick recap of autobiography features on the next two slides first.

Let’s generate some ideas! There are no wrong answers.Record as many facts about yourself that

Plenary

• What are some of the benefits of finding mistakes in somebody else's work?

• How will this activity help you tomorrow when you create your own autobiography?