Reading and Writing 1

Peer Review Worksheet Q: Skills for Success

Unit 3: Why is vacation important? Second Edition
Page 70: Revise and Edit

Unit Assignment: Write a paragraph giving reasons why a vacation is important

Date:

Writer:

Peer Editor:

Title:

1. How many reasons does the writer give? Are there any reasons that need more information?
Write two or more questions to help the writer explain his or her reasons.
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2. What information from the text does the writer use to support his or her reasons? For example,
does the writer use any ideas from the chart, table or graph?
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3. Circle because in the assignment. Do you see other places where because and a reason can help
the writer explain why he or she needs the vacation days? Write a suggestion below.

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Reading and Writing 1
Peer Review Worksheet Q: Skills for Success
Unit 3: Why is vacation important? Second Edition
Page 70: Revise and Edit

Unit Assignment: Write a paragraph giving reasons why a vacation is important

4. Try to find a modifying noun where the writer uses a noun like an adjective such as a beach
vacation. Can you suggest other modifying nouns that the writer can use? Write them below.
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5. Underline the conclusion sentence. Do you think the writer’s conclusion benefits him or her and
the company? Write your answer below to help the writer think before you revise.

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