Weekly+Class+Grammatical+Style+Editing+Task

The following is an idea I had for AP English Language & Composition, but it can really be used for any class (9-12).
 * Description: **

The first step is to set up a class blog.

Next, instruct students to create a g-mail account, as well. This will allow them to access Google Docs easily.

The lesson is basically to, every week, post a new series of sentences/sample writings with grammatical and style errors, etc. After writing up sentences, or posting from another document (e.g., MS Word), then make sure to "share" it with your class. To do this, add your class list of gmail (preferably) addresses to your "share" tab, and allow them to EDIT the document.

Set a deadline for when you'll look at the "finished copy." By that time, students have to sign in and adjust the sentences and fix the errors. Using Google Docs, they can work with the document directly. I can then give everyone in the class the same grade for the assignment, based on how many errors remain after deadline.

This will give students great opportunities to improve editing skills, and to check back and see how other students write, etc.


 * Links: **
 * [|www.blogger.com] **
 * [|Google Docs] **
 * [|Gmail] **

Files: **[|Sample Assignment]**