Are your students ready for the final and most important step of the writing process? Learning to edit and revise papers and manuscripts properly is what separates an ordinary writer from a writer who has style.

I have always believed that rewriting is the most important part of the writing process. I think students should be encouraged to rewrite and improve their papers. Ernest Hemingway said it best, “The only kind of writing is rewriting.”

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This resource will teach students to:

• correct misplaced modifiers
• use Vibrant Verbs
• use the active voice
• use parallel structure
• avoid weak words and clichés

Included in this resource are notes and examples about each of the five stylistic strategies to improve one's writing and a practice exercise that allows students to practice what they have learned. The answers are included.

This lesson may be used in two ways:

• Print the materials and distribute them to your students.
• Give them a link to the resource in GOOGLE Drive™, where they can record their answers on GOOGLE Slides.™ Students can submit their work to you however you wish. (GOOGLE Classroom, email, etc.)

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Using this GOOGLE Drive™ Resource will save you hours of time and reams of paper.

The benefits include:

• Share lessons and exercises one page at a time.
• Students can access the materials from anywhere they have access to their Google Drive™.
• Students work directly in the file.
• Increase student engagement.
• Go Paperless. No need to use a copy machine.
• No printing is required; however, if you wish to print, it will look great!
• No lost assignments.
• Infuse technology.
• Readiness for college.
• Google Drive is completely free for teachers and students.

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I have taught creative writing to both high school students and adults.

I am the author of numerous articles, novels, and nonfiction books.

I hope you and your students enjoy using this. Here's another exercise your students will enjoy.

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