Verb Tense Shifts Paragraph Revising Worksheet

Verb Tense Shifts Paragraph Revising Worksheet. This grammar worksheet has a paragraph with the verb tenses all mixed up. The story is about a summer canoe trip. The students' job is to rewrite and revise the paragraph, correcting the shifts in tense so the paragraph reads clearly. (This is a common grammar mistake, and this practice will help students recognize the problem.) Then students should also underline all the verbs they found in the paragraph. 2 per page for saving paper copies. Supports common core standards for Language Grade 5* and up. Can be used in centers and then students can self check the key. Great end of the year activity -or the beginning of the year when students are returning from summer vacations.

L.5.1.D recognize and correct inappropriate changes in verb tense

*Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
CCSS.ELA - Literacy L.5.1d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.