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Mastering Proofreading in Grade 3 Language Arts

Learn the essentials of proofreading with this engaging Grade 3 language arts guide. Discover what proofreading is, and explore common mistakes such as punctuation errors, capitalization issues, word usage problems, and run-on sentences. Practice correcting sentences to sharpen your skills in identifying errors. With examples and interactive exercises, students will gain confidence in their proofreading abilities. Perfect for classroom use or home practice, this resource is key to becoming a more proficient writer!

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Mastering Proofreading in Grade 3 Language Arts

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  1. Let’s Proofread Grade 3 Language Arts

  2. What is proofreading? • Proofreading a sentence means trying to find a mistake and correct it.

  3. Common Mistakes: • Punctuation • Capitalization • Word Usage • Run-On sentences

  4. Punctuation • End marks – periods, question marks, and exclamations marks • Commas – date, words in a series • Abbreviations and Titles • Quotation Marks

  5. Can You Correct These Sentences? • I see the deer in the distance • What a delicious pizza this is • My birthday is November 20 1955 • Dr Smith moved to Washington. • Stand over there, said the teacher.

  6. Can You Correct These Sentences? • I see the deer in the distance. • What a delicious pizza this is! • My birthday is November 20, 1955 • Dr. Smith moved to Washington. • “Stand over there,” said the teacher.

  7. Capitalization • Beginning of sentence • Proper Nouns • Titles

  8. Can you correct these sentences? • he visited the Space Museum. • emily smith goes to maple ridge school. • Have you read did you carry the flagtoday,Charlie?

  9. Can you correct these sentences? • He visited the Space Museum. • Emily Smith goes to Maple Ridge School. • Have you read Did You Carry the FlagToday,Charlie?

  10. Word Usage • Verb Tense • Subject-Verb Agreement • Possessives • Plurals

  11. Can you correct these sentences? • He seen a rabbit in the yard. • Boxes was in her bedroom. • Those boys toys disappeared. • Their desks were messy today.

  12. Can you correct these sentences? • He saw a rabbit in the yard. • Boxes were in her bedroom. • Those boys’ toys disappeared. • Their desks were messy today.

  13. How did you do? • For more practice, print and complete the following. • Proofreading • Finding More Violators

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