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Proofreading Symbols Scavenger Hunt
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Proofreading Symbols Scavenger Hunt
📝 Part 1: Know Your Proofreading Symbols
1. Match each proofreading symbol with its correct meaning:
1. ^
2. /
3. ≡
4. ○
5. ¶
A. Start new paragraph
B. Insert text
C. Capitalise
D. Add a full stop
E. Delete text
2. Which symbol would you use to fix a spelling mistake? Circle the correct answer:
^
/
○
≡
🔍 Part 2: Error Hunt Challenge
3. Read this paragraph carefully and find the errors. Use proofreading symbols to mark each mistake:
Error Hunt Paragraph:
last saturday my family and i went to the melbourne zoo We saw many
incredable animals including elefants, giraffes and lions. the weather was
beautifull and sunny, perfect for walking around. My favourite animal
was the penguins they were so funny to watch swimming and playing
We bought some ice cream from the cafe and sat by the lake to eat it
what a wonderfull day it was!
4. How many errors did you find in total?
5. List the types of errors you found (tick all that apply):
Missing capital letters
Spelling mistakes
Missing punctuation
Missing full stops
Run-on sentences
✏️ Part 3: Rewrite and Correct
6. Rewrite the corrected paragraph below using proper spelling, punctuation and grammar:
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7. Which error was the hardest for you to spot? Explain why:
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🏆 Part 4: Symbol Speed Challenge
8. Quick! What do these symbols mean? Write your answers:
a) ^ means: ____________________
b) / means: ____________________
c) ≡ means: ____________________
d) ○ means: ____________________
e) ¶ means: ____________________
9. Draw the correct proofreading symbol for each instruction:
To insert text: ______
To delete text: ______
To capitalise: ______
To add a full stop: ______
10. Why is proofreading important for good writing? Give two reasons:
1. ____________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________
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🌟 Part 5: Create Your Own
11. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) with 5 deliberate errors for a classmate to find:
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12. List the 5 errors you included in your paragraph:
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
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