A quick editing task you can use straight away, with no extra prep.
This free passage is based on a real (and slightly surprising) job: a professional sleeper. Pupils read the short text, spot the mistakes, and rewrite it correctly, practising spelling, punctuation, and grammar in context.
The same passage is provided at three levels, so you can use it with the whole class while adjusting the level of challenge.
What pupils do:
• Read a short non-fiction paragraph
• Identify grammatical errors
• Rewrite the passage accurately
Skills covered:
• Sentence boundaries
• Capital letters
• Punctuation
• Grammar and usage
• Spelling
• Proofreading
How you might use this:
• Morning starter or quick grammar task
• Small group or intervention work
• Early finisher activity
What’s included:
• 1 editing passage (odd jobs theme)
• 3 differentiated versions
• Space for rewriting
• Answer sheet
It’s a simple way to see how your pupils approach editing, without setting up a full lesson.
If it works well for your class, consider purchasing other differentiated editing passages in the same style with more topics and built-in progression!
