Parade Proofreading Party Answer Key

This grammar-focused editing worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they practice proofreading within a fun, Mardi Gras-themed context. By revising the passage “A Night in New Orleans,” learners identify and correct errors in capitalization, punctuation, and verb tense while strengthening attention to detail, grammar accuracy, and understanding of standard English conventions.

Learning Goals

• Conventions of Standard English (Grades 4-6) – Reinforces correct use of capitalization and punctuation in connected text.
• Grammar and Verb Tense Consistency – Helps students recognize and fix shifts in verb tense and sentence structure.
• Editing and Proofreading Skills – Builds confidence revising written work by locating and correcting multiple errors.
• Grammar in Context – Applies language rules within an engaging narrative rather than isolated sentences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA grammar and writing standards.
• High-Engagement Theme – Mardi Gras parade setting makes proofreading practice lively and relatable.
• Hands-On Correction Practice – Encourages active learning through direct error identification and revision.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, review days, writing centers, assessment, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen editing and proofreading skills while reinforcing essential grammar rules. By correcting errors in a themed passage, learners improve writing accuracy, grammar awareness, and confidence as editors. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity offers meaningful, engaging practice in applying language conventions correctly.

This worksheet is part of our Mardi Gras collection.