Revision — English definition
Defined in 3 courses:
- A reasoned change to an earlier response. (English 6)
- A change to meaning, development, organization, or audience fit, followed separately by editing. (English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression)
- A change to meaning, evidence, organization, or effect. (English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression)
Where it is taught
- Discussion, Listening & Evidence — Research, Media, Discussion & Presentation, English 6, Grade 6
- Read Closely, Infer & Summarize — Close Reading & Literary Analysis, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Theme & Central Message — Close Reading & Literary Analysis, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Character Development: Motives, Choices & Change — Close Reading & Literary Analysis, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Plot & Conflict: How Events Change the Stakes — Close Reading & Literary Analysis, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Point of View: What a Narrator Can Know — Close Reading & Literary Analysis, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Figurative Language & Imagery — Poetry, Drama & Comparison, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Poetry: Speaker, Tone & Shifts — Poetry, Drama & Comparison, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Poetry: Sound, Lines & Form — Poetry, Drama & Comparison, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Drama: Dialogue, Stage Directions & Performance — Poetry, Drama & Comparison, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Compare Literary Texts: Shared Questions, Different Choices — Poetry, Drama & Comparison, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Central Idea & Supporting Details — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Text Structures: Relationships That Organize Information — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Author’s Purpose, Audience & Perspective — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Media Literacy: Captions, Charts & Missing Information — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Citing Text Evidence & Explaining Inferences — Information, Media & Evidence, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Evaluate Arguments: Claims, Reasons & Evidence — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Argument Writing: A Defensible Claim — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Counterclaims & Fair Responses — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Paragraphs: Evidence, Commentary & Coherence — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Revise an Argument: Logic, Scope & Language — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Revise an Argument: Logic, Scope & Language — Argument, Counterclaims & Revision, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Research Questions: Scope & a Search Plan — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Source Credibility, Relevance & Corroboration — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Research Notes, Quotation & Paraphrase — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Informative & Explanatory Writing — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Integrate & Cite Evidence in Your Writing — Research & Explanatory Writing, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Narrative Writing: A Meaningful Change — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Scene, Dialogue & Descriptive Detail — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Revising & Editing: Improve the Reader’s Experience — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Reading a Complete Novel: An Evidence Notebook — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Novel Analysis: Decisions, Narration & an Ending — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Phrases & Clauses — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Sentence Types: Relationships & Variety — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Commonly Confused Words & Precise Meaning — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Context Clues, Nuance & Dictionary Checks — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Greek & Latin Roots, Affixes & Word Families — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Evidence-Based Discussion: Prepare, Contribute & Revise — Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Listen, Question & Summarize Another View — Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Present a Claim: Structure, Visuals & Delivery — Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Compare a Story, Script & Performance Choices — Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Portfolio Capstone: Compare, Present & Reflect — Discussion, Presentation & Portfolio, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
In use
Keep a discussion record showing a starting idea, a partner’s contribution and a revision or qualified defense.
Discussion, Listening & Evidence
Leila’s wish to appear capable shapes her early judgments; the room test gives her evidence that prompts revision.
Character Development: Motives, Choices & Change
Explain your choice with a located detail, test an alternative, and save a revision.
Figurative Language & Imagery
Questions using revision
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
A change to meaning, evidence, organization, or effect. Revision checks meaning before conventions. Compare the claim with the evidence: is it too broad, too narrow, or aimed at the wrong question? A grammatically polished claim that everyone agrees is still unsupported by a small voluntary questionnaire.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
A change to meaning, evidence, organization, or effect. The unit case offers this example to examine: Limit the approval claim to the actual questionnaire responses, add the resident’s access concern as a counterpoint, and replace “free” with the listed 300-token cost. These changes correct scope, include a missing perspective, and accurately represent resources. Punctuation changes alone would leave those reasoning problems intact. Identify the wording or choice that fits the term. A different accurate example is acceptable.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
Reverse outline the draft by stating each paragraph’s job. Find repeated reasons, unexplained evidence, and missing responses to plausible concerns. Reordering can solve a reader’s problem that changing adjectives cannot fix. Limit the approval claim to the actual questionnaire responses, add the resident’s access concern as a counterpoint, and replace “free” with the listed 300-token cost. These changes correct scope, include a missing perspective, and accurately represent resources. Punctuation changes alone would leave those reasoning problems intact.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
A change to meaning, evidence, organization, or effect. Revision checks meaning before conventions. Compare the claim with the evidence: is it too broad, too narrow, or aimed at the wrong question? A grammatically polished claim that everyone agrees is still unsupported by a small voluntary questionnaire.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Taught alongside
- discussion norm
- paraphrase
- elaboration
- perspective
- inference
- summary
- evidence
- qualification
- topic
- theme
- characterization
- motive
- conflict
- pacing