MAP 4th Grade Language Usage

A comprehensive exploration of language skills for 4th graders, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, writing, and real-world communication.

Parts of SpeechPunctuation PowerBuilding Vocabulary
Complex SentencesEditing and ProofreadingFigurative Language
Writing a Friendly LetterCommunicating in Everyday LifeWriting for Different Purposes
Reading the Question CarefullyChecking Your Work
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Advanced Topics

Editing and Proofreading

Making Your Writing the Best It Can Be

After you write, it's important to check your work. Editing and proofreading help you find mistakes and make your writing clearer.

What to Look For

  • Spelling mistakes
  • Capital letters and punctuation
  • Words that are missing or don't sound right

Tips for Editing

  • Read your writing out loud.
  • Ask a friend or adult to check your work.
  • Take a break before checking so you see mistakes more easily.

Real-World Connection

Even famous authors edit their work. Checking your writing helps you do your best at school and beyond!

Examples

  • Finding a missing period at the end of a sentence.

  • Noticing you wrote 'their' instead of 'there.'

In a Nutshell

Editing and proofreading help you catch mistakes and improve your writing.

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Figurative Language