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Types of writing: Expository Writing ~ To
explain or inform.
Research Essay ~ find information from sources: books or internet.
Types of writing:Narrative Writing ~ A Story, an account of events
Personal Narrative Writing ~ A TRUE Story about YOUR life.
Creative Writing ~ Fiction, poetry
Writing Unit Do your best. Write what you know the most about based
on the topic. Think of your audience: Email Text Facebook Writing paragraphs No “U R” “2” even on rough drafts.
Topic: The subject you are given by your teacher to write on.
Title: A creative TITLE you write at the top of your paragraph or essay.
Topic Sentence: The first sentence of your paragraph.
Thesis Statement: A topic sentence for a five paragraph essay.
Topic Sentences: Topic sentences Poor Ex: The diamond-scaled
snake is a dangerous animal.Write 3 –ing words in a row.
Use a comma after each one.
Ing Thing:3 -ing words, 3 commas, then state your topic.
Topic Sentences
Ing Thing: Hissing, slithering, and coiling, the diamond-scaled snake is a dangerous animal.
Topic Sentences
Ing Thing: Hissing, slithering, and coiling, the diamond-scaled snake is going down the hill.
= STORY, NO!
The –ing thing practice #1 Ex: The students enjoyed the
snazzy pep assembly. Ing, ing, ing, the students
enjoyed the snazzy pep assembly.
Ex: Coffee is my favorite drink.
Ex: The students played outside.
Zooming in, Baby1. Start your sentence with a
noun plus a –ing verb. (use a comma)
Ex: Hands shaking,Zooming in:
One noun, one ing word, one comma
Zooming in cont.Poor ex: The mountain
climber edged along the cliff.
How do you feel? Put yourself there.
Zooming In: Hands shaking, mountain climbing is a thrilling sport. *Don’t write…
Zooming in cont.Poor ex: I took a hike up the
hill. How do you feel? Put
yourself there.
Zooming In: _______ _____ing, I like to hike for exercise.
Practice 1. The truck drove down the
wrong road.
2. I love soda.
3. In the winter I like to go skiing.
Practice: Write two topic sentences
on this topic: Any Animals / Plants in Nature.
1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in Write one of each. Meet with Poetry partner;
check each others.
Practice: Ing, ing, ing, butterflies are beautiful creatures in nature.
Ing, ing, ing, trees are important to our environment.
Ing, ing ing, penguins are my favorite animal.
Hearts breaking, tigers are becoming extinct.
Practice: NO! DO NOT DO! Ing, ing, ing, a butterfly flew by my face.
Ing, ing, ing, trees are blowing in the wind.
Ing, ing ing, penguins are cute!
Hearts breaking, the tiger ran down the hill.
Practice: Write two topic sentences
on this topic: Any Animals / Plants in Nature.
1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in Write your best one on
your picture. N, D, P and Decorate on
the front. Due Friday.
Practice: Review and Practice What kind of sentence?
Bubbles fizzing, I love soda.
Clapping, cheering, screaming, the students enjoyed the snazzy pep assembly.
Penguins are cute.
Practice:Practice:
Topic: The sun Write an Ing Thing Topic sentence.
Write a Zooming in Topic Sentence.
Practice:Practice:
Fruit is a healthy snack for you.
Write an Ing Thing Topic sentence.
Write a Zooming in Topic Sentence.
Power/Number Statements
Power Statement Use a number or a number
word: Two, many, several There are two reasons I love
fall weather… *Can use for science class,
reading, or world civ.
Power/Number Statements
Topic: Hiking __________________________
____.
Topic: Fall weather _________________________.
Topic Sentence practice #2
The determined football player crossed the goal.
Law and Order is my favorite t.v. show.
I love having a snack after school.
Fall is my favorite season of the year.
DescriptionChallenge
Start your paragraph like a story, BUT CONTINUE it like a paragraph.
As I stood on the stage, the bright lights shining down on me, I knew this was my moment. There are many reasons why singing is my favorite activity.
DescriptionChallenge
Start your paragraph like a story, BUT CONTINUE it like a paragraph.
I was hiking through the dark dense forest enjoying my Saturday afternoon. In my free time I like to go hiking or rock climbing.
DescriptionChallenge
Start your paragraph like a story, BUT CONTINUE it like a paragraph.
NEVER DO! Story! I was hiking through the dark
dense forest enjoying my Saturday afternoon. I saw a bird. It was so cute! I love birds! “Oh, no,” I said to my friend…
DescriptionChallenge
Start your paragraph like a story, BUT CONTINUE it like a paragraph.
____________________________________________________________________. Coffee is my favorite drink.
Occasion Position
Occasion = Reason for writing (Topic) *Use a comma
Position = What you will explainStarter words: Although WhenIf BeforeSinceTopic: SportsWhen you play a sport, you must be
mentally strong.
Occasion Position
Occasion = Reason for writing (Topic) *Use a comma
Position = What you will explain
Topic: RelaxingWhen I want to relax, I read my book.Topic: VegetablesIf you want to be healthy, eat your
vegetables.
Occasion Position
Occasion = Reason for writing (Topic)
*Use a comma Position = What you will explain Topic: Fruit If____________________,
__________________. Topic: Hiking ____________________, ___________________.
Practice: Identify what kind of topic sentence
these are: Topic: Sports
1. There are many reasons I love to play basketball, the teamwork, the exercise, and the excitement of the game.
2. Dribbling, passing, shooting, I love to play basketball.
3. I love basketball.4. Ball swishing, basketball is my
favorite sport.
Practice: Example: Topic: Snow 1. Ing Thing Gliding, sliding, descending, when
it snows I love to go skiing. 2. Zooming in Feet gliding, I love to go skiing
when it snows. 3. Power/Number There are two reasons I love to ski
when it snows, the fresh air and the exercise.
Practice: Topic: SMS Write one topic sentence for each kind. 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number 4. Occasion / Position
Practice: Write three topic sentences on this
topic: Example: Topic: 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number 4. Occasion / Position
Practice: Write topic sentences: Topic: Your Favorite Food 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number 4. Occasion/Position
5.Conclusion: Summarize 6. Encourage to Act
Practice: Write topic sentences: Topic: Your Favorite Activity 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number
4. Occasion/Position5. Optional: Description
Conclusion
Conclusion Use conclusion word: Last,
Finally, All in all, Clearly Summarize or Encourage to act
Conclusion Conclusion Use conclusion word: Last,
Finally, All in all, Clearly Summarize All in all, coffee is a
beverage I love to drink. (Synonym) Encourage to act: Go out and
get some delicious coffee today!
Conclusion Write Conclusion: Topic: Eating fruit is healthy for you.
Use conclusion word: Last, Finally, All in all, Clearly
Summarize: Encourage to act:
Practice Topic: Any Dessert (Pick
One)Write Topic Sentence ~
Free Choice of type of TS
Write Conclusion ~ Free choice on type of Conclusion
Step up to writing TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Topic Sentence Ing Thing, Zooming In or Description
RDF Reason Detail Fact #1Ex ExplainEx ExplainRDF Reason Detail Fact #2 Transition word
(Comma)Ex Explain Ex Explain CON Conclusion Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT 8 Sentence PARAGRAPH
Teacher Tube Writing Paragraphs
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=167494
8 Sentence paragraph TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Ing Thing, Zooming In, DescriptionRDF #1ExExRDF #2 Transition word Next, Another,
(Comma)Ex ExCON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPH
Accordian TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Ing Thing, Zooming In or DescriptionRDF #1ExRDF #2 Transition word (Comma)EXRDF #3 Transition word (Comma)Ex Ex?CON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They
are buddies.
=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPH
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: TS Ing Thing or Zooming InRDF #1 Coffee is an excellent beverage.Ex It taste delicious on a cold, crisp morning.
Ex When you add rich cream and sugar, ah…your day begins in an amazing way.
RDF #2 Transition word (Comma) Next, I enjoy a freshly brewed cup of joe because of the caffeine jolt.
Ex It wakes me up an gets me ready for a great day.
Ex It stimulates my senses.CON Clearly coffee is my favorite drink, go out and
get some today.
SCARY MOVIE
Nerves irritated, by the time we left the movie theater, my aunt and I were edgy, extremely frustrated, and ready to scream. It all started with the crazy gentleman behind us who was talking on his cell phone. (umm…can you say rude!) He let it ring four times before he even answered it. Then he spoke loudly so he could hear the phone over the film. Next, since we were spending our time being annoyed by this guy, we didn’t notice the spunky, little kids beside us until they started having a popcorn war! The brother won by completely emptying the entire, greasy bucket on top of his baby sister’s head. Most of it ricocheted off her and hit me. So much for a relaxing day at the movies.
Paragraph ExampleTITLE: TOPIC:
Plunging, falling, floating, sky diving is an amazing sport to try. Sky diving is a fantastic, serene experience. Floating through the air is magical. You can see the beautiful, tranquil view of the earth as you float in your parachute. Another reason to sky dive is the amazing thrill and adventure. The wind in your face as you plummet down is intense. The feeling you feel as you descend is one that will have you screaming for joy…I hope. So try sky diving sometime, you will love the adrenaline rush!
Paragraph ExampleTITLE: TOPIC:
Plunging, falling, floating, sky diving is an amazing sport to try.
Sky diving is a fantastic, serene experience. Floating through the air is magical. You can see the beautiful, tranquil view of the
earth as you float in your parachute. Another reason to sky dive is the amazing
thrill and adventure. The wind in your face as you plummet down is
intense. The feeling you feel as you descend is one
that will have you screaming for joy…I hope. So try sky diving sometime, you will love the
adrenaline rush!
OUT OF ORDER Paragraph
So try sky diving sometime, you will love the adrenaline rush!
Sky diving is a fantastic, serene experience. Another reason to sky dive is the amazing thrill
and adventure. Plunging, falling, floating, sky diving is an
amazing sport to try. Floating through the air is magical. The wind in your face as you plummet down is
intense. You can see the beautiful, tranquil view of the
earth as you float in your parachute. The feeling you feel as you descend is one that
will have you screaming for joy…I hope.
Guided Paragraphs Guided paragraphs Title:______________
N, D, P
Topic: Pizza
Write Pizza Paragraph on your OWN paper.
Copy Ms. C.’s sentences and ADD your own to make a perfect eight sentence paragraph.
Color code each sentence ~ use handouts if needed.
Guided Paragraphs Guided paragraphs Title:_____________
N, D, P
Topic: Halloween
Write Pizza Paragraph on your OWN paper.
Copy Ms. C.’s sentences and ADD your own to make a perfect eight sentence paragraph.
Color code each sentence ~ use handouts if needed.
Practice: Write only one topic sentence
and one conclusion: Topic: Pizza Pick one: 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number 4. Description 5. Occasion/Position
Pick one:1. Summarize2. Encourage to act
Practice: Write only one topic sentence
and one conclusion: Topic: Pick one: 1. Ing Thing 2. Zooming in 3. Power/Number 4. Description 5. Occasion/Position
Pick one:1. Summarize2. Encourage to act
Write Traits Organization Ideas Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions Mix together = awesome
writing. Mix ingredients = COOKIE!
Organization Put paragraph and essay in order
Use Step up to Writing
Logical: makes sense *On final exam
Plan a Paragraph Outline N, D, P Topic: Title __________Topic sentence __________RDF #1 _________Ex: __________Ex:__________RDF #2 __________Ex: __________Ex: __________RDF #3 __________ OptionalEx:__________Ex: __________
Conclusion __________
Use outline form to plan your paragraph, not web form. We will use outline when planning five paragraphs too.
Plan a Paragraph N, D, P Topic:
Web – ok, but you can get facts mixed up.
Outline for one paragraph and five paragraph essay. Keeps you in order.
Word Choice Million Dollar Words Dead Words Thrilling Fun (So DEAD)! Ominous Spooky 1. 2. 3. Write three in your flipbook. Word choice: high vocabulary words
verbs, adjectives, adverbs
Word Choice Transition Words: Write 1-5, pick any from poster or below:
First, second, next, another, finally, last, one reason, one way, another example, in addition, to begin,
ParagraphReview
Due: BE STRONG! Plan, label, and write one paragraph.
Use three write traits: Ideas: Stick to one topic Organization: Follows Step up to Writing order Word Choice: Highlight five million dollar
words.
Title Proper Topic Sentence Proper Conclusion
ParagraphASSESSMENT
Date: Monday BE STRONG! 20 points 75% of grade ~ no retakes! Plan, label, and write one paragraph.
Use three write traits: Ideas: Stick to one topic Organization: Follows Step up to Writing order Word Choice: Highlight five million dollar
words.
Title Proper Topic Sentence Proper Conclusion
Paragraph Review Due: BE
STRONG! Plan, label, and write one paragraph. Use all
the write traits and writing process:Ideas: Stick to one topic
Organization: Follows Step up to Writing order
Word Choice: Highlight five million dollar words.
Sentence Fluency: Vary sentence lengths Voice: Uses one voice phrase, Highlight Conventions: Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization Title Pre-write Draft Revise (Make changes) Edit (Colored ink) **No Publish, yet.
Paragraph Assessment Due: Thursday 56 points 75% of grade ~
no retakes!
Plan, label, and write one paragraph. Use all the write traits and writing process:Ideas: Stick to one topic
Organization: Follows Step up to Writing order
Word Choice: Highlight five million dollar words.
Sentence Fluency: Vary sentence lengths Voice: Uses one voice phrase, Highlight Conventions: Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization Title Pre-write Draft Revise (Make changes) Edit (Colored ink) **No Publish, yet.
Writing Process Pre-write – Web or outline ideas
Draft - write Revise – Not wrong: change to make it better
Voice Voice adds personality to
your writing without using conversation.
Brings life to your writing: Spark. *On final exam
NO SLANG WORDS! You dig that my Homie G-Dawg?
Voice Pick your favorite five:
We’re on fire!Tell me about it…That’s right…I mean, come on!Go ahead… Good luck!
VoiceBring it…I dare you…You know you like it!I bet you do!Move over winter cloudsBelieve me!The big cheese and grand daddy of them all…
Voice Practice Revise: Add Million Dollar Words and
Voice:
1. Ted stares at the t.v. all night long. He watches anything that is on.
2. Mary Ellen is fearless. She is not afraid of anything.
Sentence Fluency Makes your essay easy to
read aloud Not all short choppy
sentences mix long and short
Use a variety of words to start your sentences
*On final exam
Sentence Fluency
WHAT NOT TO DO! I like cake Cake is good. It tastes good. I like pie. Cherry pie is the best. It tastes good. *On final exam
RDF #1 RDF #2
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Ing Thing, Zooming In or Description OrganizedRDF #1 Word ChoiceEX One IdeaEXRDF #2 Transition word (Comma) EXEXCON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They are
buddies.
Write a perfect paragraph RDF #1 RDF #2
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Ing Thing, Zooming In, Description OrganizedRDF #1 Word ChoiceEx One IdeaRDF #2 Transition word (Comma) EXRDF #3 Transition word (Comma)Ex CON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They
are buddies. *ACCORDIAN STYLE
RDF #1 RDF #2
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC:
TS Ing Thing or Zooming In OrganizedRDF #1 Word ChoiceEX One IdeaEXRDF #2 Transition word (Comma)EXEXCON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They
are buddies.
RDF #1 RDF #2
TITLE: Eating Healthy N, D, P TOPIC: Three meals, fruits, veggies, water, replace chips
with... TS Ing Thing or Zooming In OrganizedRDF #1 Word ChoiceEX One IdeaEXRDF #2 Transition word (Comma)EXEXCON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They are
buddies.
RDF#1 RDF #2
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: ThanksgivingTraditions, food, thankful for, family, football
TS Ing Thing or Zooming In Organized, one ideaRDF #1 Word Choice, voiceEX Sentences, conventionsEX RDF #2 Transition word (Comma)EXEXCON Summarize, encourage to act=ONE PERFECT PARAGRAPHRULE: RDF’s Must have one explain with it! They are
buddies
5 paragraphsIntro: Hook HookThesis Name what your essay is
about. Not”I’m going to tell you…:
3 body paragraphs: Conclusion: Summarize and Encourage to act
Zooming in
(noun) (ing), (noun) (ing), blah…thesis: State the topic in a matter of fact (boring) way
introHook: Ing Thing or Zooming in
Hook: Voice sentence or Description
Thesis: Boring sentence that tells your topic.
*Projected plan: Name your topic and your three body paragraphs.
Summarize: I truly adore art class because
(Name your RDF’s)Encourage to act: Go out and try it today!
TITLE: TOPIC:
Intro: (Three sentences) Hook: Hook: Thesis: The class that thrills
me the most is art.
Body #1 *CHUNKY MONKEY Body #2 Body #3 Conclusion: (Two sentences)
1st body paragraph
Transition: First, one reason, to begin
BODY #1: Basketball Skills
RDF #1: Dribbling
RDF #2: (Transition) Shooting
Write a paragraph like you know how! Don’t Panic! Topic Sentence is the only thing that is different.
Topic Sentence is the only thing that is different.Transition: First, one reason, to begin
TS First, I love to play basketball because of the new skills I learn.
RDF #1 My coach teaches me how to dribble. Ex Ex RDF #2 (Transition Word) Also, I love working
on my shot form. EX EX CON * Use outline, make ideas into
sentences!
BrainstormPre-write #1
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: After School Activity
Skills Exercise
1. Basketball
2. Study B~Ball
3. Friends
Why? Teamwork
1st body paragraph
Transition: first, one reason, to begin
BODY #1: Skills
RDF #1:
RDF #2: (Transition)
2nd body paragraph
Transition: Another reason, next, second
BODY #2 Exercise
RDF #1:
RDF #2: (Transition)
ConclusionUse conclusion word: Last,
finally… Summarize: (The topic)
Clearly, … Encourage to act: Go…
BrainstormPre-Write #2
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: Favorite toy and WHY
How you got it Describe it
1. Video game
2. Trampoline
3. Stuffed animal
Why you like it?
Don’t tell, just state the facts
Don’t do:I am going to tell you the reasons why
I like football.Let me start offI will tell you three reasons why I like
_____.I will talk about…Do:There are several reasons why I like
football. First, football is …The reason I like football is….
TITLE: TOPIC:
Intro: (Three sentences) Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention Thesis: Name the topic ~
Power statement Body #1 *CHUNKY MONKEY Body #2 Body #3 Conclusion: (Two sentences)
introHook: (Ing) Sprinting, shooting,
scoring, I love to play basketball.
Hook: (Voice, Zooming in, or Description)
The crowd goes wild as the ball swishes through the net.
Thesis: (Name topic straight up).
Playing basketball is my favorite after school activity.
(Power Statement)
introHook: (Ing) Sprinting, shooting,
scoring, I love to play basketball.Hook: (Voice, Zooming in, or
Description)The crowd goes wild as the ball
swishes through the net.Thesis: (Name topic and body
paragraphs)
Playing basketball is my favorite after school activity because of the skills I learn, the exercise and of course the teamwork.
Projected PlanHook: (Ing) Sprinting, shooting, scoring, I love
to play basketball.
Hook: (Voice or zooming in)The crowd goes wild as the ball swishes
through the net.Thesis: Playing basketball is my favorite after school
activity because of the skills I learn, the exercise and of course the teamwork.
Name topic and give projected plan of what your three body paragraphs will be.
Number Statements
Hook: (Ing) Sprinting, shooting, scoring, I love to play basketball.
Hook: (Voice or zooming in)The crowd goes wild as the ball swishes through
the net.Thesis: There are SEVERAL reasons why I enjoy playing
basketball after school. I love the skills, exercise and the teamwork.
Use a number word, name the topic, and give projected plan of what your three body paragraphs will be.
INTRO PRACTICE#1 Write an introduction paragraph for this
topic: Topic:Eating Healthy is Important 1. Fruits 2.Veggies 3. WHY! To have energy
Hook: Ing or Zooming in Hook: Voice or Description Thesis: State the topic Power
Statement Challenge Thesis: To eat healthy you need…
____, ____, and ____.
INTRO PRACTICE#2 Write an introduction paragraph for this
topic: Topic: Studying is Important 1. Quiet place 2. Notes/flashcards 3. WHY! For Success
Hook: Ing or Zooming in Hook: Voice or Description Thesis: State the topic Power Statement Challenge: State the topic and three body
paragraphs.
Conclusion Practice #1
Eating HealthyUse conclusion word:
Last, finally… Summarize: Encourage to act:
BrainstormPre-Write #3
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: Fav. Winter Activity and WHY
Sledding Build snowman
1. Play outside
2. Snowboarding PLAY
3. Skiing
Why? Fresh air
BrainstormPre-Write
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: One person you would like to meet
and why. Who Life
Describe
1. 2.
3. Why? Role Model?
TITLE: TOPIC:
Intro: (Three sentences) Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention Thesis: Name the topic ~
Power statement Body #1 Eight sentences each Body #2 *CHUNKY MONKEY
Body #3 Conclusion: (Two sentences)
TITLE: TOPIC:
Indent Intro: (Three sentences)
Indent Transition Word Body #1 Indent Transition Word Body #2 Indent Transition Word Body #3 Eight sentences each! *CHUNKY MONKEY
Indent Conclusion Word Conclusion: (Two sentences)
BrainstormPre-Write #5
TITLE: N, D, P TOPIC: One Alter Ego you would want to be.
Who Life
Describe What would you do
1. 2.
3. Why? Powers
Fictional Character from: Books Movies Comics T.V. Famous Person Famous Athlete Cookie Monster Batman Chuck Norris Sponge Bob
TITLE: TOPIC: Intro: (Three sentences)
Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention ~Ing thing
Hook: Catch Reader’s Attention ~Zooming in, Voice,or Description Thesis: Name the topic ~ My Alter
Ego would be Batman.
Body #1 Eight sentences each Body #2 *CHUNKY MONKEY
Body #3
Conclusion: (Two sentences)
BINGO Round #1 Common noun Action Verb Adjective Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction Interjection Exclamatory Imperative Completer Subject
Complete predicate Simple Subject Pre-write Draft Revise Edit Publish Proper Noun Sentence Fluency Simple Predicate Subject and
Predicate
Round #2 Ing thing Zooming in Million Dollar
Words Dead Words Word Choice Sentence Fluency Ideas Organization Voice Convention Common Noun
Adjective Edit Adverb Revise
Pronoun Conjunction Proposition Interjection Topic Sentence RDF Explain Conclusion Verb
Expository writing notes
1. Expository- to explain or inform.2. An essay, not a creative story.3. Use your life as inspiration. Write
what you know.4. Know your audience and write for
them.5. Write formally- even on your rough
draft6. NO slang! *no whats up dawg? *u r
*lol
Expository writing notes (cont.)
7. Each body paragraph= 8 sentences
8. Each essay= 5 paragraphs9. Use topic sentences Give a fact Explain that fact with details,
examples, or explanations Conclude
Expository writing notes
1. Expository- to explain or inform.
2. An essay, not a creative story.3. Write formally- even on your
rough draft
4. NO slang! *No what’s up dawg?
*LOL *U for you *2 for to
Writing Process notes
1.Pre-write~ Brainstorm ideas web or outline
2.Rough Draft3.Revise~ Change to make it better