1. Read over your essay to yourself

2. Read over your essay to someone else, like a parent

3. Ask a parent to read it, make suggestions on it and sign it as an editor

4. Read over some A papers to get some hints on what is expected.

1. Let student read you essay so s/he hears how it sounds and can correct on the spot

2. Read student essays and make suggestions on it. Sign as an editor.

 1. Teacher editing and chances to redo if submitted before due date.

2. Peer editing time in class

3. Writing time in class beginning with a step-by-step Thinking Page