# Lesson 8: Read and Revise Writing Aloud

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Building Sentences and Paragraphs

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## Objective

I can read my writing out loud to catch mistakes and improve flow by: fixing capitals, adding punctuation, breaking run‑ons, and replacing unclear words.

## Materials

- Pencil ✏️ and eraser
- Ruled paper or tablet
- Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: When you pause as you read, a punctuation mark likely belongs there.

## Mini-lesson — How reading aloud helps revision

1. Capitals + periods: Start sentences with capitals. End with ., !, or ?.
2. Run-ons: If you run out of breath, split into two sentences or add a comma + and.
3. Word choice: Replace vague words (stuff, things) with clear ones.
4. Read for meaning: Does each sentence make sense and connect to the idea?
5. Smooth sound: Try simple transitions like first, next, finally.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Practice reading marks and fixes. Trace these symbols/letters, then rewrite the sentence with better flow:

- Symbols: . , ? ! “ ” '
- Fix this: we went to the park it was fun → We went to the park, and it was fun.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear, Read‑Aloud Friendly Sentences

Drag chips to fix capitalization, punctuation, and flow. Keep punctuation at the end.

we read our story out loud.We
paused a comma I and kept reading added.
The sentence was too long so I split it.
Please read it again more slowly.
We fixed the capital letter at the start.
Add a period at the end please.
We changed stuff to supplies for clarity.
First we checked capitals next we checked endings.
Then we fixed a run on sentence together.
Finally we read the paragraph smoothly.
Does this question need a question mark?
Great we fixed it together!

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Why read your writing out loud?

To make it longer To catch mistakes and improve flow To make it rhyme

#### 2) Choose the best fix for a run-on.

Add a period or a comma + and Remove all spaces Add random capitals

#### 3) Which sentence is correct?

we went to the park we had fun We went to the park we had fun. We went to the park, and we had fun.

#### 4) What should every sentence start with?

a comma a capital letter a question mark

#### 5) Pick the sentence that sounds smooth.

First we packed our bags, next we left. First we packed next we left. first we packed next we left

#### 6) Which word is clearer?

stuff things supplies

#### 7) When you pause while reading, you might need…

a comma or period extra spaces a new paragraph

#### 8) Pick the best ending mark for a question.

. ? !

#### 9) Which sentence has correct capitalization?

my sister plays chess. My sister plays Chess. My sister plays chess.

#### 10) Best way to fix unclear meaning:

replace vague words with specific ones add lots of exclamation marks write the sentence twice

#### 11) Which is the better pair of sentences?

I love reading I read every night. I love reading. I read every night. I love reading, I read every night.

#### 12) A smooth connector is…

banana loudly finally

#### 13) Choose the best revision.

We packed snacks, and we filled our bottles. We packed snacks and we filled. we packed snacks, and we filled our bottles

#### 14) Which sentence ends correctly?

She finished her homework She finished her homework. She finished her homework,

#### 15) When reading for meaning, you ask…

Is it funny? Is it long? Does each sentence make sense and fit?

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Reads writing aloud and identifies needed fixes Uses correct capitals and ending punctuation Splits run‑ons or adds comma + and when needed Improves clarity with specific words

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can revise by reading aloud 🙂 I need more practice with punctuation 😅 Run‑ons are still tricky

#### I will practice…

Capitals and endings Splitting long sentences Using clear, specific words
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