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EDITING SKILLS (Ages 10–11) Published by R.I.C. Publications ® 2005 Copyright © R.I.C. Publications ® 2005 RIC–20860 This master may only be reproduced by the original purchaser for use with their class(es). The publisher prohibits the loaning or onselling of this master for the purposes of reproduction. Copyright Notice Blackline masters or copy masters are published and sold with a limited copyright. This copyright allows publishers to provide teachers and schools with a wide range of learning activities without copyright being breached. This limited copyright allows the purchaser to make sufficient copies for use within their own education institution. The copyright is not transferable, nor can it be onsold. Following these instructions is not essential but will ensure that you, as the purchaser, have evidence of legal ownership to the copyright if inspection occurs. For your added protection in the case of copyright inspection, please complete the form below. Retain this form, the complete original document and the invoice or receipt as proof of purchase. Name of Purchaser: Date of Purchase: Supplier: School Order# (if applicable): Signature of Purchaser: Internet websites In some cases, websites or specific URLs may be recommended. While these are checked and rechecked at the time of publication, the publisher has no control over any subsequent changes which may be made to webpages. It is strongly recommended that the class teacher checks all URLs before allowing students to access them. View all pages online http://www.ricgroup.com.au
Foreword Editing skills consists of a selection of texts written in specific formats to provide punctuation, spelling and grammatical practice. Detailed descriptions of concepts, such as specific parts of speech and punctuation, are also included, as well as vocabulary enrichment and aspects of writing. The aim is to provide students with varied, structured experiences in proofreading and editing written texts. A high level of proficiency in these skills is vital for accurate selfmonitoring of written work. Other titles in this series are: • Editing skills 6–7 • Editing skills 8–9 • Editing skills 11+ Contents Teachers information Teacher information................................................................................................................... iv – v Curriculum links................................................................................................................................ v Overview of activity content.......................................................................................................vi–vii Punctuation, spelling and grammar information......................................................................viii–xi Writing format information......................................................................................................xii– xiii Writing format checklists ...................................................................................................... xiv – xx Student proofreading and editing checklist.................................................................................. xxi Worksheets Tasmanian devil......................................... 2–3 Dream catcher........................................... 4–5 Robotic pets.............................................. 6–7 Mars........................................................... 8–9 Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.........10–11 Why do stars twinkle?............................12–13 Chinatown..............................................14–15 Windswept poem...................................16–17 Guard the treasure!............................... 18–19 Eyewitness account.............................. 20–21 The Aquada........................................... 22–23 Cubbyhouse.......................................... 24–25 Birthday parties..................................... 26–27 Be healthy! Be happy!.......................... 28–29 The ballad of Ned Kelly......................... 30–31 Art thief arrest....................................... 32–33 The ‘Titanic’ should be left alone......... 34–35 The marine turtle................................... 36–37 Matthew’s story.................................... 38–39 The Great Barrier Reef.......................... 40–41 Hermes.................................................. 42–43 School vending machine..................... 44–45 Annie the witch..................................... 46–47 School concert........................................ 48–49 Glow-worm grotto................................ 50–51 How does a microwave oven work?... 52–53 Roald Dahl............................................ 54–55 How chewing gum is made................. 56–57 Flying carpet......................................... 58–59 Letter to the editor................................ 60–61 Book review.......................................... 62–63 Aquatic biomes.................................... 64–65 Treating a nosebleed............................ 66–67 How does velcro work?....................... 68–69 Trees cross railway line........................ 70–71 Said the teacup to the saucer.............. 72–73 The frilled lizard.................................... 74–75 Missing person..................................... 76–77 Plant more trees!................................... 78–79 Treasure hunt........................................ 80–81 The Wallace Walking Club..................... 82–83 Improve your freestyle swimming stroke............................................... 84–85 R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au Editing skills iii
Page 1: Your partner in education YEARS 4-5
Page 5 and 6: Student pages Teacher information
Page 7 and 8: Activity content Page number GRAMMA
Page 9 and 10: Quotation marks Quotation marks are
Page 11 and 12: Prepositions Prepositions show the
Page 13 and 14: Student explanation checklist Title
Page 15 and 16: Why do stars twinkle? Lesson focus
Page 17 and 18: How does a microwave oven work? Tea
Page 19 and 20: How chewing gum is made Teachers no
Page 21 and 22: Aquatic biomes Teachers notes Lesso
Page 23 and 24: How does velcro work? Lesson focus

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