Editing: What it is and what it isn't!

What is editing?

1. Peer editing:  Discussing writing in class
2. Looking at an author's writing as a mentor text: Actively using a mentor text
3. Students editing their own work
4. Students editing their work for changes THEY want to make
5. Helping a writer create their voice
6. This is what I understand from your paper, is it what you intended?
7. Sharing the correct way to write using peer writing

What isn't editing?

1. Handing back a paper with red marks, but no explanation.  How can we learn from our mistakes?
2. Editing worksheets
3. Teachers rewording students' work
4. Daily Morning Edits