This series of proof reading and editing books aims to provide pupils with experience in proofreading and editing a variety of written texts. It features a selection of passages of text for correction by pupils - each with a punctuation, grammar, spelling and vocabulary focus. It provides a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction writing genres used, including legends, traditional poems, instructions, persuasive writing and reports. It is an ideal literacy resource for individual, group, class or homework use. It includes detailed teachers notes, answers and curriculum links.

Learning Outcomes:

Writing Composition Y2 – Y6:

• Proof-reading to check for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation

Years 3 and 4

Writing – Composition

Evaluate and edit by:

• Proposing changes to vocabulary, grammar and punctuation to enhance effects and clarify meaning

• Ensuring the consistent and correct use of tense throughout a piece of writing

• Ensuring correct subject and verb agreement when using singular and plural, distinguishing between the language of speech and writing and choosing the appropriate register