Posts on Fridays (Grades 7+)

Course Objective
The Proofreading Course provides students with structured guidance and practice in effective proofreading techniques. Learners will explore multiple learning styles to identify the best methods for identifying and correcting errors. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• • Apply auditory, visual, and hands-on proofreading techniques

  • Identify and correct common grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors

  • Proofread sentences and paragraphs accurately and efficiently

  • Develop the habit of careful review to improve overall writing quality

  • Adapt proofreading strategies to their personal learning style

Course Description
This proofreading course is designed for middle and high school students who want to strengthen their editing skills. Students will explore the three main learning styles—auditory, visual, and hands-on—and practice proofreading using each to discover the method or combination that works best for them.

Students will also practice:

• • Reviewing common errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  • Correcting sentences and paragraphs through hands-on exercises

  • Applying proofreading techniques to improve clarity, accuracy, and presentation

  • Slowing down to engage fully in the critical second step of writing: proofreading

  • Building confidence in self-editing and developing lifelong writing habits

By completing this course, students will gain a strong foundation in proofreading, capable of identifying and correcting errors in any written work, and developing careful, attentive editing skills for academic and personal writing success.