Writing as a Process · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.9.3.2 - Proofread draft to correct punctuation and spelling errors

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what proofreading means and why it is important before publishing a piece of writing.
Use the CUPS strategy (Capitalisation, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling) to check their own revised drafts for errors.
Identify and correct at least four punctuation errors (full stops, capital letters, question marks, commas) in a short passage.
Identify and correct at least four spelling errors in a short passage using word knowledge and classroom resources.
Work with a partner to check each other’s writing for punctuation and spelling errors, and give kind, helpful feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Writing as a Process (4.9)
Content standard: B3.4.9.3 - Apply strategies for improving drafts for publishing
Indicator: B3.4.9.3.2 - Proofread draft to correct punctuation and spelling errors
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 93
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners proofread the revised draft of their writing for errors relating to the conventions of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.
- Have learners check their editing through CUPS: C- Capitalisation U- language Usage P- Punctuation S- Spelling
- Let learners do peer editing: learners check their partners' writing for punctuation and spelling errors.
- Have learners write a neat final copy and read it once again to check for errors.