Daily Grammar Fix I

Your turn: Rewrite the cookie story below so the grammar is correct, then explain ONE of your changes. Big question: How does editing help a reader follow the sequence of events?

Help: “I changed ___ to ___ because the event already happened.” Keep the original meaning while you edit.

Edit the cookie story

Try Daily Grammar Fix II

I went to my friend house yesterday, and we makes cookies together. They was delicious, but we accidentally burn one batch. My friend say it was still okay to eat them, but I didn’t want to try.

Editing goal: Find and correct grammar, agreement, verb tense, and possessive errors. The total number of reasonable edits can vary if you improve sentence structure.

1. Read the Paragraph: Carefully read the paragraph above.
2. Identify Errors: Look for mistakes in the paragraph, such as:
   • Capitalization: Ensure proper nouns, the first word of sentences, and “I” are capitalized.
   • Punctuation: Check for correct use of periods, commas, quotation marks, and apostrophes.
   • Verb Tense: Make sure verbs are in the correct tense for the context.
   • Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure the subject and verb in each sentence agree.
   • Spelling: Fix any misspelled words.
   • Word Choice: Replace incorrect words with the correct ones (e.g., “their” vs. “they’re”).
   • Sentence Structure: Verify that all sentences are complete and grammatically correct.
3. Rewrite the Paragraph: Write a corrected version of the paragraph as a comment on the blog post.
4. Double-Check Your Work: Before posting your comment, review your paragraph to make sure it makes sense, all errors are corrected, and it is free of new mistakes.