Have someone edit your writing

What can we use if we don't have printed paper or a computer to exchange the story, or if we don't have a timer?

If you don't have printed paper or a computer file to exchange, use a notebook page or take a clear photo of your handwritten story to send, and use a kitchen timer or a phone timer for the feedback time.

What should we do if we can't write a one-sentence summary or we keep circling too many sentences?

If you can't write a clear one-sentence summary or keep marking too many lines, re-read the piece silently focusing on the main idea in the first and last paragraphs, highlight the topic sentence, and limit yourself to the five most confusing sentences as the instructions say while using the timer to stay focused.

How can we change the activity for younger or older kids while still following the steps?

For younger children have the partner read the story aloud and give one spoken compliment and one suggestion while an adult writes them down, and for older kids have them underline up to five confusing sentences and list three specific revision choices before choosing one to try.

How can we extend or personalize the activity after making the first revision?

Turn the chosen suggestion into a one-paragraph revision plan that lists steps (for example, fixing underlined grammar mistakes and rewriting circled sentences), then publish the revised story and a short reflection on DIY.org.