Wt/L2.7

Proofread and revise writing for accuracy and meaning (a) Understand that, as well as checking for errors of spelling, grammar and general sense, proofreading enables the writer to spot unintended ambiguity (where meaning can be taken in more than one way); long-windedness or repetition (where the same point could be made more concisely); compression (where too many points are pushed into too few words and the sense is muddled) (b) Understand that revising these might involve rewriting some sentences, as well as adding or removing individual words

MAPS method: a visual aid to proof reading

Submitted by Margaret Adams on Fri, 2011-10-21 10:49

Literacy: Wt/E3.4, Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.7, Functional English - writing

General: Dyslexia support, Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond

Level: E3, L1, L2

Resource type: Handout or guide, Poster

Wonderful visual aid to help learners remember how to proof read their work. Page one would make a great poster. Page 2 explains the process: start at the city of meaning and move across the land until you get to the city of Spelling!

Amir Khan reading comprehension

Submitted by David Pike on Sun, 2011-07-03 14:35

Literacy: Reading: text focus (comprehension), Rt/L2.7, Wt/L2.7

Context: Sport

Level: L2

Resource type: Reading comprehension

A set of reading comprehension questions – designed to improve scanning skills. Accompanied by a short proof reading exercise. With answers and curriculum mapping.

Proofreading for unnecessary words

Submitted by Stephanie Clark on Sun, 2011-07-03 11:02

Literacy: Wt/L2.7

Resource type: Worksheet or assignment

Level: L2

Students are often reminded to check for spelling, grammar, punctuation and general sense – but not for long-windedness and tautology. A really useful introduction to this tricky topic. Fully mapped to Functional English and adult literacy.

Music video and lyrics task sheet

Submitted by Fiona Campbell B on Sat, 2011-04-16 14:35

Literacy: Wt/E3.1, Wt/E3.2, Wt/E3.4, Wt/L1.1, Wt/L1.3, Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.1, Wt/L2.3, Wt/L2.7, Functional English - writing

ICT: Finding and selecting information

Context: Art Film Media Music TV

Resource type: ICT task sheet, Writing prompts

Level: E3, L1, L2

Writing and ICT task sheet designed to get reluctant writers to put pen to paper. Ideal for teenagers or anyone with an interest in music/video. Mapped to Functional English / ICT.

Too posh

Submitted by Dave Norgate on Thu, 2009-10-08 17:25

Literacy: Rw/L2.3, Wt/L2.2, Wt/L2.5, Wt/L2.6, Wt/L2.7

Context: Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Level: L2

Resource type: Worksheet or assignment

A fabulous way to teach the importance of style, suitable vocabulary and formal letter writing. Students must read, discuss and edit an over-the-top business letter.

Proof reading posters

Submitted by Sheila Greenman on Thu, 2009-09-17 17:25

Literacy: Wt/E3.4, Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.7

Resource type: Handout or guide, Poster

Level: E3, L1, L2

Cheerful, visual reminders to learners about checking their writing. Two versions – one for E3-L1, one for L2, etc.). They also make good handouts.

Writing a good CV

Submitted by Louise Swain on Tue, 2009-09-15 17:25

Literacy: Writing, Wt/E3.4, Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.7

Context: Employment skills & Public services

Level: E3, L1, L2

Resource type: Interactive presentation

A presentation full of useful DOs and DON’Ts that finishes with a differentiated proof reading task for E3, L1, L2.

Michael Jackson tributes

Submitted by Olubunmi Coker on Mon, 2009-07-06 17:25

Literacy: Rt/L2.4, SLlr/L2.1, Wt/L2.7

Context: Art Film Media Music TV

Level: L2

Resource type: Listening and/or speaking activity, Worksheet or assignment

A series of Level 2 reading (distinguishing between fact & opinion), proof reading and listening tasks.

Bodgit the Builder

Submitted by Dave Norgate on Wed, 2008-08-20 16:53

Literacy: Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.7

Context: Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Level: L1, L2

Resource type: Worksheet or assignment, Writing prompts

A fun, yet realistic, proof reading activity. Help improve Bodgit’s spelling, grammar and language, then write a reply.

Proof reading a Cub Scout newsletter

Submitted by Janet Chapman on Thu, 2008-04-24 16:53

Literacy: Wt/L1.6, Wt/L2.7

Context: Voluntary & Charity

Level: L1, L2

Resource type: Worksheet or assignment

A real-life document that is bound to promote lots of discussion about apostrophes and sentence structure, along with providing general proof reading practice.

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