20 Proofreading Mystery Passages

Time to put on your detective hat and catch those sneaky grammar goof-ups! 🕵️♀️🔍
This pack of 20 detective-themed proofreading passages turns punctuation and grammar practice into an exciting mystery hunt. Students become Grammar Detectives as they read each passage, spot the errors, and rewrite the corrected version while collecting clues and vocabulary along the way!

Perfect for revision, literacy centers, morning work, or grammar stations!

What’s Inside:
✅ 20 themed passages to proofread and rewrite
✅ Errors include:

• Capitalization

• Punctuation

• Spelling

• Grammar slips (verbs, tenses, articles)
  ✅ Detective glossary to support tricky words
  ✅ Editable Detective Badge for students
  ✅ Grammar form/checklist to self-evaluate
  ✅ Bonus: “Detective Notes” reflection page for each mystery

🎯 Ideal for Grades 3 & 4 | Grammar Revision | Fun Friday Work | Writing Centers | Early Finishers