Proofreading: tapir
The Grammar Bit!
Proofreading is an important stage in the writing process. It involves spotting and correcting any mistakes that you may have made in your writing. Using the CUPS checklist (below) is a great way to spot if errors have been made.
C = Have capital letters been used correctly?
U = Do sentences sound right? (understanding)
P = Are sentences correctly punctuated?
S = Are words spelt correctly?
Read the three scintillating sentences opposite. One has been proofread and two haven’t. With your talk partner, can you spot the two that need proofreading? See if you can use the CUPS checklist (above) to identify any corrections that need to be made.
Scintillating Sentences
1) Trotting through the dense jungle, the frightened tapir suddenly caught a glimpse of a jaguar.
2) The fruit-loving taypir hide underwater and used it’s snout like a snorkle
3) Happily the lital tapir munched on some leaves which she had just grabed with her long snout
Did you know?
Despite their size and shape, tapirs are excellent swimmers and can even dive down into the water to feed on aquatic plants.