Reviewing Own Writing · seed 1 · A4, ink-friendly. The answer key prints on its own page for grown-ups.

Review what your writing does

English · English Thinking · ages 8-10
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Lena wants readers to learn puppy care. Which writing best fits that purpose?

    • A fantasy about a puppy flying through space
    • A poem describing rain on a classroom window
    • Instructions for feeding and walking a puppy

  2. A reader's specific response can give you information that your own reread missed.

    Circle one:   True   False

  3. You must accept every change suggested by a reader, even if it conflicts with your purpose.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Omar wanted a scary story. His spelling was correct. One reader says, 'It felt funny, but I did not feel scared.' What does this show?

    • The story cannot scare any reader who ever reads it.
    • Correct spelling proves the scary aim was met for this reader.
    • This reader did not feel the intended fear.

  5. A reader cannot find the date on a poster. That means the writer must throw away the whole poster.

    Circle one:   True   False

  6. Ben aimed for an exciting adventure scene. Which feedback directly reports that effect?

    • Every character name was spelled correctly.
    • The scene filled exactly two pages of the story.
    • I felt excited during the cliff scene.

  7. A reader says the middle of your story was confusing. Which follow-up helps locate the concern?

    • How many pages did you count in the whole story?
    • Which part of the middle confused you?
    • Which colour pen would you prefer me to use?

  8. You kept a mystery's solution but revised its ending. You want to test surprise on a first reading. Who is best suited to this check?

    • A reader who has not seen the story
    • A reader who knows the old ending and can compare the drafts
    • A reader you explain the new ending to before they begin

  9. Zara wants a scary story. Two readers say its middle is scary but its ending makes them laugh. Which part should she ask about first to check whether they felt scared?

    • The ending they laughed at
    • Only the spelling, because spelling reveals every feeling
    • No part, because a scary middle finishes the review

  10. Ben's recycling speech has correct spelling. Three readers say its reasons are unclear. He locates the unclear passage. What should he try next?

    • Check only the spelling and leave the passage unchanged
    • Call the speech finished because every word is spelled correctly
    • Clarify that passage and ask a reader again
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Answer key

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  1. Instructions for feeding and walking a puppy · Instructions help readers carry out actions.
  2. True · Another reader approaches the text without already knowing all your intended meaning.
  3. False · Consider feedback against your purpose rather than accepting it automatically.
  4. This reader did not feel the intended fear. · This reader says they felt no fear. Their response does not show how every reader will react.
  5. False · Investigate and revise the date information rather than automatically discarding everything.
  6. I felt excited during the cliff scene. · The selected response names the excitement Ben intended.
  7. Which part of the middle confused you? · Ask where the confusion happened before deciding what caused it.
  8. A reader who has not seen the story · A reader who has not seen the story can supply a first-reading response without already knowing its solution.
  9. The ending they laughed at · The readers report fear in the middle. Ask whether they also felt scared at the ending; laughter alone does not answer that.
  10. Clarify that passage and ask a reader again · Changing that passage addresses the readers' feedback. Ben still needs to test the change.
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