Implicit Proofreading

Implicit vs. Explicit Proofreading

1. Explicit Proofreading:  Using the rules of writing to find errors and fix them in your own writing.  For example, looking for apostrophe possession errors.  Good for specific errors you know you make frequently, things that you can’t catch with hearing (apostrophes, homophones, etc.)
2. Implicit Proofreading:  Using your natural knowledge of the English language to find errors.  Especially good for sentence flow and punctuation.

Implicit Proofreading Exercise #1

• Trade stories with someone.
• Have your partner read your story out loud to you.
• If you hear a place where it sounds off, have your partner highlight it.
• They should also highlight any other proofreading errors they catch as they read out loud.
• Switch, you do the same for them
• Revise!
• Fix the proofreading errors your partner found.  If you are unsure how to fix them, come check with Lori or Stephen.  Don’t forget to use the helpful posters on apostrophes, semi-colons, and common mis-spellings!  We’ll do some specific Explicit Proofreading tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

Revise and Finalize Story:  Final Draft Story DUE: Monday, start of class.  You will need a printed copy, and a digital copy sent to both Lori and Stephen.