Grammar
How do I edit writing?
Goal:
Goal:
Today, we are going to put our editing skills to the test. I have a paragraph for you that needs to be edited. There are quite a few mistakes in it, so I could use your help.
What should you look for while you are editing? You should check for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.
Do you think you are up to the task? Read the paragraph and find the mistakes. You can copy and paste the selection into a word-processing document, then draw a line through each error and write the correction above it, or turn your track changes on if you are typing.
Have you ever had a string bean sandwich? most students wouldn’t want that for lunch. What is the favurite sandwich in American school lunches. If you said peanut butter and jelly, you would be right. Other popular sandwiches are Ham and bologna. Cheese is the fourth-favorite sandwich? Many students also like turkey sandwiches.
When you are done editing your paragraph, click on the Answer button to check your work. Did you find all the errors?
Have you ever had a string bean sandwich? Most students wouldn’t want that for lunch. What is the favorite sandwich in American school lunches? If you said peanut butter and jelly, you would be right. Other popular sandwiches are ham and bologna. Cheese is the fourth-favorite sandwich. Many students also like turkey sandwiches.