HiSET: Language Arts - Writing

HiSET: Language Arts - Writing focuses on developing essential writing skills needed for effective communication and academic success.

Advanced Topics

Revising and Editing

Making Your Writing Shine

Revising means making big changes to improve your writing. Editing means fixing small mistakes in grammar, punctuation, or spelling.

Revising Tips

  • Check if your ideas are clear.
  • Make sure your paragraphs are in a logical order.
  • Add or remove details as needed.

Editing Tips

  • Look for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
  • Read your writing out loud to catch mistakes.

Getting Feedback

Ask someone else to read your work. A fresh pair of eyes can spot things you missed!

Real-World Connection

Everyone makes mistakes! Revising and editing are important steps, whether you’re writing a report for work or a post for social media.

Examples

  • Rewriting a confusing paragraph so it makes sense.

  • Fixing spelling and punctuation errors before submitting an essay.

In a Nutshell

Polish your writing by revising big ideas and editing small mistakes.