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Revision is more than correcting spellings
1 · Learn
Evaluate whether the writing achieves its purpose before polishing individual words. A well-spelt paragraph can still omit the reason a reader needs.
Check organisation, detail, clarity and tone; revise those issues. Then proofread spelling, punctuation and consistent tense. When presenting aloud, use pace, volume and emphasis to communicate the meaning rather than reading as fast as possible.
2 · Worked example
I notice my explanation names a result but omits how it happened. I add the missing link before correcting two spelling errors.
3 · Your turn
Why is fixing a missing explanation different from correcting a spelling mistake?
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The first changes the information and reasoning available to the reader; the second corrects how a word is written. Both can matter, but they are different review tasks.
4 · Apply your learning
Use separate revision and proofreading passes on your own work, then present an extract and respond thoughtfully to feedback.
Adult guidance and safety
Use these original short models alongside sustained reading of whole books, poetry and plays from varied periods and cultures. Discuss alternative interpretations using evidence. Plan, draft and revise longer work; individual spelling, handwriting and decoding support remain important.
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