rewrite

Everyday

1. To rewrite means to write something again, usually to make it better or different. tree →
2. A rewrite is a new version of a piece of writing. tree →

In the lessons

Literacy: rewrite a story from another character's point of view, rewrite a sentence in the past tense, rewrite a paragraph more neatly. Maths: rewrite a number in words or an expression in a simpler way, e.g. rewrite 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 as 4 × 3. Phrases: rewrite in your own words, rewrite the ending, a complete rewrite.

Examples

• Rewrite the sentence in the past tense. tree →
• We rewrote the fairy tale from the wolf's point of view. tree →
• Rewrite 5 + 5 + 5 as a multiplication. tree →
• She rewrote her story three times. tree →
• Rewrite the notes in your own words. tree →
• The play needed a big rewrite. tree →
• It is very corrupt, both girls being called Kate, and I have had largely to rewrite. tree →

Note

Irregular, like write: rewrite, rewrote, rewritten. Spelling: rewritten has double t. Rewriting in your own words is a key skill to avoid copying.