Formal Journal Fix

Students read casual journal entries that use in back of, then rewrite each entry to make it more formal by replacing the phrase with behind and adjusting wording as needed. This activity strengthens editing and revision skills while reinforcing the importance of tone in academic writing. Students learn how subtle vocabulary changes can shift the voice of a piece of writing. This helps them apply formal writing conventions and improve clarity.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Editing for Tone and Style

English Language Arts – Revising for Word Choice

English Language Arts – Grammar and Usage

English Language Arts – Formal Writing Skills

This worksheet is part of our Behind vs. In Back Of Worksheets collection.