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18 Editing and Proofreading Worksheets – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Updated: 22 Nov 2024

Use these editing and proofreading worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 22 Pages
Years: 3 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Curriculum

ACELY1683

Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuationElaborationsusing glossaries, print and digital dictionaries and spell check to edit spelling, realising that spell check accuracy depends on understanding ...
ACELY1695

Re-read and edit for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structureElaborationsrevising written texts: editing for grammatical and spelling accuracy and clarity of the text, to improve the connection betwe...
ACELY1705

Re-read and edit studentâs own and othersâ work using agreed criteria for text structures and language featuresElaborationsediting for flow and sense, organisation of ideas and choice of language, revising and trying new approaches if an el...
ACELY1715

Re-read and edit studentsâ own and othersâ work using agreed criteria and explaining editing choicesElaborationsediting for coherence, sequence, effective choice of vocabulary, opening devices, dialogue and description, humour and pathos, a...

AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

teaching resource

18 Editing and Proofreading Worksheets – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Updated: 22 Nov 2024

Use these editing and proofreading worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 22 Pages
Years: 3 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Use these editing and proofreading worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.

A Bumper Pack of Editing and Proofreading Worksheets

Looking for an engaging way to help students develop their editing and proofreading skills? You’ve come to the right place!

This set of editing and proofreading worksheets has been designed by the Teach Starter team to sharpen your students’ ability to spot and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar errors. Perfect for group, pair or independent practice, this resource is packed with 18 pieces of text, including both literary and factual passages, ensuring variety and interest for learners.

Each editing and proofreading worksheet features:

A text passage containing 20 errors for students to identify and correct
A handy reference table of common editing marks
Lines for students to rewrite the corrected text

Texts vary in difficulty to help you cater more effectively to learners of varying ability levels. The pack also includes answers to make marking quick and painless!

Some of the texts you will find in this pack of editing and proofreading worksheets include:

The Treehouse
One Little Seed
Bees
Deep-Sea Diving
Great Barrier Reef
The Solar System
Professor Fizz’s Potion
Music Players and Your Hearing
Dreaming
Why Our Bodies Need Water

Why Use These Editing and Proofreading Worksheets?

This resource supports students in developing their editing skills by providing structured practice in a focused and engaging way. Each worksheet is designed to help students:

Identify Common Errors – These editing worksheets help students recognise typical spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. This, in turn, strengthens their ability to spot similar errors in their own writing.
Understand Editing Conventions – The included table of common editing marks helps students become familiar with standard proofreading symbols, equipping them with tools they can apply to various writing tasks.
Apply Corrective Strategies – Rewriting the corrected passages on the lines provided helps students internalise the rules of writing mechanics, such as correct spelling, punctuation conventions and grammatical accuracy.

Download and Print These Proofreading Worksheets

This resource is available as a fully editable Google Slides file or a quick-print PDF. Use the Download button to select your preferred option.

Due to the size of this resource, we recommend printing one copy, then photocopying separate pages for student use as required.

More Proofreading Worksheets for Your Students

Click below to peruse more editing and proofreading worksheets from the Teach Starter team.

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Curriculum

ACELY1683

Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuationElaborationsusing glossaries, print and digital dictionaries and spell check to edit spelling, realising that spell check accuracy depends on understanding ...
ACELY1695

Re-read and edit for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structureElaborationsrevising written texts: editing for grammatical and spelling accuracy and clarity of the text, to improve the connection betwe...
ACELY1705

Re-read and edit studentâs own and othersâ work using agreed criteria for text structures and language featuresElaborationsediting for flow and sense, organisation of ideas and choice of language, revising and trying new approaches if an el...
ACELY1715

Re-read and edit studentsâ own and othersâ work using agreed criteria and explaining editing choicesElaborationsediting for coherence, sequence, effective choice of vocabulary, opening devices, dialogue and description, humour and pathos, a...

AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

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