Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 6

Revise for Clarity and Detail

Revising means re-reading your writing and making it better — not just fixing spelling, but improving how clearly you communicate your ideas. Good revision adds specific details, removes vague language, and strengthens word choice.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify vague language and replace it with clear, specific words
2Revise a paragraph to improve clarity and add supporting detail
3Distinguish vague sentences from clear and detailed ones

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