Editing the Narrative – Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Part A: Read and Edit the Paragraph
Instructions: Read the paragraph below. Find and correct the mistakes in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and sentence structure. Use the editing checklist to help you.
Paragraph (with mistakes):
last weekend i go to the beach with my family we play in the sand. then we eat lunch at a restaurant. i
swim in the sea and it is very fun. after that we drive home. we is tired.
Part B: Editing Checklist
Put a ✔ in each box when you've checked that part.
✔ Item to Check
All sentences begin with capital letters
Past tense verbs are used correctly
Punctuation (commas and periods) is correct
Sentences are in logical order
Time words (first, then, after that) are used
Subject-verb agreement is correct
Spelling is correct
Part C: Rewrite the Corrected Paragraph
Instructions: Rewrite the corrected version of the paragraph below:
Activity 4: Spot the Errors (Dialogue Edition)
Instructions: Read the short dialogue and correct the 6 errors in grammar, punctuation, or
capitalization.
anna: hi jake did you go to the party last night
jake: yes i go there with my cousin
anna: how was it
jake: it was fun. we dance and eat a lots of cake
Activity 5: Add the Missing Words
Instructions: Read the paragraph and add the missing helping verbs, articles, or prepositions.
Last weekend, I ___ going to the museum. It ___ very interesting place. I saw painting from many
countries. I also went ___ my sister and we ___ take many pictures. After, we had lunch ___ a nice café.
Activity 6: Fix the Paragraph Structure
Instructions: The following text is one long sentence. Break it into clear, correct sentences using capital
letters and punctuation.
last summer i travel to spain it was very hot i went to the beach every day i ate lots of seafood and took
many photos i want to go again next year