Classroom Resource

Tune-Up: Proofreading | Skills on Demand

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

In this short practice, students review common kinds of mistakes to watch for when proofreading their writing, watch a video of employees in varying fields explain why proofreading is important in their jobs, and practice finding errors in an order for spring dance posters.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.15

Identify the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in published texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.15

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage
  • Published texts

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify conventions of standard English grammar and usage in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Published texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.16

Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in published texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.16

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Published texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.17

Identify the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.7.17

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify conventions of standard English grammar and usage in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Writing should demonstrate the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.18

Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in a variety of texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.7.18

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • A variety of texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.16

Examine the use of conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.8.16

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Examine the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in written text.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Written text should demonstrate the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.17

Examine the use of conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in a variety of texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.8.17

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Examine the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in written texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • A variety of texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/proofreading-interactive-lesson/skil…

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#permitted

Comments or Notes

This resource includes supporting materials for teachers and students.

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