Give your students authentic editing practice with this set of 15 fun, relatable recount passages. A mix of mistakes, including no capital letters, full stops, or incorrect spelling, for students to fix!
Covering familiar topics kids love to write about — pets, school days, birthdays, camping trips, excursions, sports day, and more — these passages are perfect for whole-class editing lessons, literacy rotations, or independent practice.
✅ 15 unique recount passages
✅ Errors include missing capital letters, missing full stops, and common spelling mistakes
✅ Great for teaching editing checklists (capitals, full stops, spelling, sense)
✅ Ideal for Years 2–4
✅ Print-and-go — no prep required
A brilliant addition to your literacy block for building editing and proofreading skills in a fun, low-stakes way!