Name _____________________________________ Date ________________ Class Period _______
Unit Plan: Proofreading Marks
Keyboard/Touch Systems
Essential Questions:
1.  What are the proofreader’s marks used to edit mistakes?
2.  What is the correct way to use proofreader’s marks?
3.  How I use proofreader’s marks to correct my printed documents (application)?
Knowledge Targets
“What I need to know”
(Terminology)
Proofreading Marks: A proofreading mark is a set standard of signs and symbols that are normally used in a copy
preparation to help indicate corrections on proofs. Proofreading marks are mostly placed in texts and margins, with a
line connecting them.
Unit Terms:
1. Transpose
2. Close up
5. Bold
6. Insert
9. Insert space
10. Single space
3. Delete
7. Lowercase
11. Add a period
4. Capitalize
8. Enter
12. Insert comma
Reasoning Targets
“What I can do with what I know”
 I can distinguish between the twelve symbols used in proofreading.
 I can correct errors in sentences using proofreader’s marks.
 I can identify grammar errors in writing.
 I can use proofreader’s marks to improve writing.
(TEKS)
Skill Targets
“What I can demonstrate”
(Formative assessments)
 Pg. 139 – 143 Proofer Marks (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3-3 Project 1)
 Pg. 144 in book – Jefferson (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3-3 Project 4)
 Pg. 166: 3 – Review (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3 – Review)
 Proofreader’s Mark Quiz
 Proofreader’s Mark Application Assessment
 Anthony Visits Nick Handout
 Pg. 147 Formatting (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3-4 Project 1)
 Pg. 149 Using Proofing Tools (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3-4 Project 3)
 Pg. 150 Columbus’s First Voyage (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File: 3-4 Project 4
 Proofreading Millionaire
 Completed Unit Plan
Product Targets
“What I can make to show what I’ve learned”
(Summative assessments)
 Proofreading Test (TSDE only)
 Proofreader’s Mark Test – Mrs. Bowden’s Letter (TSDE only)
 The Person I Most Admire – Page 174 (Student Common File/Proofreading Student File)
 Salt Water Typing and Proofreading Activity (Pg. 175 – Glencoe)
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PROOFREADER’S EDITING MARKS
______________ Capitalize
ex. She lives in the united states.
______________ Add a period
ex. I love Touch Systems class
______________ Insert (add something)
ex. Please ask question.
______________ Add a comma
ex. She screamed “Help!”
______________ Delete (take something away) ex. That teacher is really really nice.
______________ New paragraph
ex. Buy it now. If you wait……
______________ Make a lower case letter
ex. Try not to Worry.
______________ Transpose (switch around)
ex. Cathc up quickly. We will hopefully win.
______________ Omit space (close up)
ex. Mix the s auce.
______________ Insert space
ex. Todayis the first day of school.
______________ Spell out
ex. Yes, it’s Fri.
______________ Move
ex. Lauren carefully swam.
_____________ Single space
_____________ Double space
_____________ Press Enter
______________ Bold
PSP
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Warm-Ups
**DO NOT WORK AHEAD IN THIS UNIT PLAN**
A. Correct the following sentences using proofreader’s marks:
1. She typed her her fastest speed yet.
2. Thurs. is the best day!
3. I love visiting any Pumpkin patch.
4. She said “hurry up!”
5. Zoey made it past teh hurdle.
B. Write the sentences correctly using the proofreader’s marks above in A:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
C. List what these marks are called:
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D. Write out how the correction should look:
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E. Write in the correct proofreader’s mark (without looking)
1. Transpose
7. Lowercase
2. Close up
8. Enter
3. Delete
9. Insert space
4. Capitalize
10. Single space
5. Bold
11. Add a period
6. Insert
12. Insert comma
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