Name: ____________________________

Part I: Revision
Todays revisions are all about supporting your main idea through
details when writing. Follow the instructions below to revise your
narrative.

1) Identify your main idea:
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2) Highlight the topic sentences of each paragraph.

3) Underline the supporting details of each paragaph in yellow. If your
supporting details are missing mark where they should be with a I.
and add those details to the corresponding section of your notebook
paper.

4) Underline where you elaborated on the supporting details in red. If
your elaboration is missing mark where it should be with a I. and add
those details to the corresponding section of your notebook paper.









**See back of sheet for Part II: Reflection**
Making a
Masterpiece
Name: ____________________________

Part II: Reflection
Reread the passage to include the edits you have made. Then fill in
each checklist by reading the question below and checking the
appropriate box for each section of your essay:

Do I support my
original thoughts with
enough detail that my
reader could make a
mental movie?
Yes No
Introduction/Beginning:
Middle:
Conclusion/End:
** If the answer is no then go back to either change what you have
written or add more detail.

Do all of my details and
elaborations support
my main idea?
Yes No
Introduction/Beginning:
Middle:
Conclusion/End:
** If the answer is no then go back and edit what you have written.