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Editing and Proofing Worksheets

A vital skill for young writers is to be able to revise and edit their writing. Recognizing an error in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and word usage takes some practice. The worksheets listed below give your student this important practice. You may use them for free in your classroom or at home. To read more about them or to download a printable PDF, simply click on the title. Check out all of our writing worksheets!

Make the Spelling Corrections

Make the Spelling Corrections

Encourage your students to look for spelling corrections with this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” worksheet.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.2.2, L.3.2

Correct It!

Correct It!

Use this “Correcting, Proofing, and Editing” activity to teach your students the importance of proofreading by correcting spelling mistakes.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.4.2

Correct the Paragraph

Correct the Paragraph

Have your students proofread and correct paragraphs with this helpful editing worksheet.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1

Correct the Spelling

Correct the Spelling

Teaching your students to correct spelling is made easier with this helpful, printable writing activity.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.5.2

Correcting Mistakes: Rewrite the Sentences

Correcting Mistakes: Rewrite the Sentences

Encourage your students to check for sentence mistakes with this “Rewrite the Sentences” classroom activity.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.4.1.g, L.4.1.f, L.5.1.d

Spot It: Unnecessary Words

Spot It: Unnecessary Words

Practice identifying unnecessary words with this printable worksheet on editing and proofing. Students will be asked to read through a series of sentences and circle the ones that contain unnecessary words. This activity is great for use both at home and in the classroom.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.5.3.A

Spot It! Faulty Coordination

Spot It! Faulty Coordination

Help your students with their reading and writing skills by using this printable activity in class. With this worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to read through ten sentences and identify the ones that contain faulty coordination. Ideal for 5th – 8th grade, but can be used where appropriate.

Grade Levels:
4th and 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.5.1.A

Correcting Mistakes in Sentences

Correcting Mistakes in Sentences

Use these printable learning materials to teach your students how to correct sentence mistakes.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.1, W.6.5, W.7.5

Editing and Proofing a Paragraph

Editing and Proofing a Paragraph

Your students will further their editing and proofing skills by correcting a paragraph in this printable classroom worksheet.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
W.6.5, W.7.5, W.8.5

Find the Misplaced Modifiers

Find the Misplaced Modifiers

See if you can identify the other misplaced modifiers in this printable grammar worksheet. This grammar activity for middle school students is great for improving reading and writing skills. While it is ideal for 7th – 9th grade, it can be used where needed. This misplaced modifiers activity is perfect for both parents and teachers to use in the classroom or at home.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.7.1.C

Spelling: What’s Wrong, and What’s Right?

Spelling: What’s Wrong, and What’s Right?

Your students will learn the difference between right and wrong in spelling with this “Proofing and Editing” worksheet.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

Spot it! Which Are Grammatically Correct?

Spot it! Which Are Grammatically Correct?

With this printable worksheet on editing and proofing, students will be asked to circle the number of the sentence that is grammatically correct. Ideal for 6th – 12th grade students, but can be used where needed.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

In this “Right or Wrong” classroom activity, your students will correct spelling mistakes while proofreading the sentences on this worksheet.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2, L.11-12.2

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Practice recognizing faulty parallel construction by completing this printable worksheet. This activity focuses on refining editing and proofing skills. It is ideal for high school students, but can be used where appropriate. Because it is made easy to print, this worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom by parents, teachers, or students. Click the link below to download and print the worksheet to get started.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.1.A

Paragraph: Proofing and Editing

Paragraph: Proofing and Editing

Use this “Printable Writing Worksheet” to help get in the routine of proofing and editing.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
W.9-10.5, W.11-12.5
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