Editing and Proofreading - Year 4
Editing and Proofreading - Year 4
Teach Year 4 students to revise meaning, sentences and cohesion, then proofread grammar, punctuation and spelling with a complete, classroom-ready English unit.
The sequence explicitly distinguishes editing from proofreading. Worked examples model the process before students apply it independently and explain how their choices help a reader.
What’s Included
- 20-page unit plan PDF and printable resource pack
- 21-slide editable PowerPoint presentation
- 22-slide editable quiz with 10 question-and-answer pairs
- The Editor’s Toolbox display
- Six Checks for Strong Writing reference card
- Five sequenced worksheets with matching answer pages
- Editing Sort Lab activity
- Peer Editing Conference Cards
- Proofreader Path board game and challenge cards
- School Garden Gazette editing assessment with answer page
- Year 4 Editing and Proofreading rubric
Learning Focus
- Distinguish editing from proofreading
- Reread for meaning, purpose and audience
- Improve idea order, paragraphing and cohesion
- Revise sentence structure, grammar and word choice
- Proofread capitalisation, punctuation and spelling
- Explain how a revision improves the reader’s experience
Classroom Use
Suitable for whole-class writing lessons, guided literacy groups, writing conferences, literacy rotations, independent practice, intervention, revision and formative or summative assessment.
Formats and Answers
Includes PDF and editable PPTX files. Matching answer pages are included for all closed-response worksheets and the assessment.
Digital licence: For use by the purchasing educator and their students. Do not resell, redistribute or share the files outside the licensed classroom context. This is a digital download; no physical item is supplied.