Proofreading - CCSS W.8.5, L.8.1, L.8.2, L.8.3

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1. Accuracy in EAP Proofreading.
Click Image to Enlarge		These proofreading exercises cover prepositions, ergative verbs, word order, nouns, spelling, punctuation and more.  SEE MORE
2. CCSS Grade 8 Formative Assessments - Proofreading.
Click Image to Enlarge		These Quill activities can be used as a warm up exercise at the beginning of a class or as a group activity with the whole class. Scroll down to "CCSS Grade 8 Formative Assessments". SEE MORE
3. Chevron Editing - Proofreading Exercises.
Click Image to Enlarge		Learn how to proofread by working through this library of proofreading exercises. Answers are available. SEE MORE
4. Correct Errors.
Click Image to Enlarge		Correct errors in everyday use. SEE MORE
5. Frequently Confused Words.
Click Image to Enlarge		Fix the word that is used incorrectly in the sentences given. SEE MORE
6. Proofreading Activity Pack.
Click Image to Enlarge		This pack contains 5 proofreading activities. In each activity, students proofread a short text for a variety of errors while exploring topics related to sports. After each Proofreader, students complete a follow-up activity that provides practice with a specific skill identified as an area of growth. SEE MORE
7. Proofreading and Fact-Checking.
Click Image to Enlarge		This archived New York Times article lets you attempt to find errors in five different article excerpts. The answers are available in the included PDF.  SEE MORE
8. Proofreading Game.
Click Image to Enlarge		[Quia] Read sentences for errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and usage. SEE MORE
9. Proofreading Quiz.
Click Image to Enlarge		Proofread the sentences in this quiz by identifying any missing words or other errors.  SEE MORE
10. Proofreading Your Message for Spelling, Grammar, Accuracy & Clarity (Video).
Click Image to Enlarge		Learn how to proofread your message for spelling, grammar, accuracy, and clarity with our engaging video lesson. Includes an interactive quiz to test your knowledge, and additional resources to further explore the lesson's key concepts. SEE MORE
11. Proofreading.
Click Image to Enlarge		Proofreading is the final stage of the writing process. This page explains what proofreading is and gives some tips to help you proofread. There is a checklist at the end. SEE MORE
12. Redundant Words or Phrases.
Click Image to Enlarge		Select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text. SEE MORE
13. Revisions.
Click Image to Enlarge		Read texts from student essays and suggest appropriate revisions. SEE MORE
14. Writing Test #3.
Click Image to Enlarge		[37 question test - taken in 2003 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]  SEE MORE
15. Writing Test #2.
Click Image to Enlarge		[40 question test - taken in 2004 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE
16. Writing Test.
Click Image to Enlarge		[40 question test - taken in 2006 by Texas students] Read passages and answer questions about what changes need to be made. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] SEE MORE