Proof Reading: Steps
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.4.16
Proofreading
Proofreading is one of the most important steps when writing. Everyone makes mistakes! Proofreading is when you check your work for mistakes after you have finished.
Steps for proofreading
- Read your work out loud to help you spot errors.
- Read your writing word by word to help you spot mistakes.
- Try reading your work looking for one type of error you're likely to make.
- For example: spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
How to proofread
- It is vital that you proofread your work after you have written it.
- This helps to reduce the chance of mistakes.
- You should proofread your work for punctuation, spelling and grammar.