Firework Fixes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet challenges students to edit a short passage for 12 grammatical, punctuation, and spelling mistakes. The story describes a child named Max attempting to launch his own backyard fireworks show. Students must carefully read the passage and mark or correct the errors using editing marks. The activity is set in a playful, Independence Day-themed context.

By editing this story, students sharpen their grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills. They learn to spot common writing mistakes and apply standard correction techniques. This reinforces understanding of sentence structure and proper capitalization. Editing real paragraphs helps them become more confident and precise writers.