• Note your teacher’s comments and feedback on your first draft. Revise content as necessary.
• Check each paragraph to be sure they start with a transitional word or sentence to bridge the previous idea with the next. The rest of the paragraph should be facts that support this topic sentence.
• Vary the patterns of your writing. Use transitional words and phrases to add smoothness and coherence.
• Now it’s time to check your grammar and mechanics.
• Use spell check and grammar check.
• Read it aloud to yourself or a friendly listener.
• Let a friend or family member read it and give suggestions.