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Elementary, My Dear Watson—Investigating Reading and Writing
Accessory After the Fact—Tending to Editing and Word Choice

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Lesson Title	Accessory After the Fact—Tending to Editing and Word Choice
Unit Title	Elementary, My Dear Watson—Investigating Reading and Writing
NRS Level	Level 4
Length of Lesson	120 minutes

Lesson Purpose

To edit writing to meet standard English conventions that are essential for clear understanding across English-speaking populations, in particular, for college and/or career success.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to edit writing to be consistent with standard English.

Student Target

“I can edit writing to meet standard English guidelines.”

CCR Standards

Writing

Writing Anchor 5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 5: Level D

W/WHST.6-8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and others, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 at this level.)

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

E.1
E.1 Effectively contribute to a team through cooperation, leadership, and giving and accepting critical feedback to work toward a common goal.
E.7
E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.