Lesson Plan

Modern Day Editing

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Abigail Adams' letters reveal how the English language has changed and become more standardized over the last 200 years. To underscore this point, pupils edit one of Adams' letters

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the series during Women's History Month in March
  • Give small groups the same letter, and after members complete their editing, have them compare their work
  • Provide participants with a copy of the universal proofreading marks used in Standard English
Classroom Considerations
  • 15th in a series of 16 lessons
Pros
  • The activity reinforces editing skills
Cons
  • None