What is the purpose of the Dictation Self-Correction Sheet?

The Dictation Self-Correction Sheet is a written language tool designed to help students correct their dictation step by step before submitting it. It provides a structured 7-step process to ensure thorough proofreading and self-correction.

How many steps are included in the self-correction process?

The self-correction process includes 7 steps: first reading for meaning, checking capital letters, reviewing punctuation, verifying subject-verb agreements, checking agreement in nominal groups, reviewing homophones, and a final comprehensive review.

What should I check during the first reading step?

During the first reading step, you should reread your entire dictation slowly to ensure all sentences make sense and check if you missed any words. The tip is to read in a low voice while following along with your finger.

What are homophones and why are they important to check?

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently, such as a/à, et/est, son/sont, on/ont, ce/se. They are important to check because they are commonly confused in dictation and can change the meaning of sentences if used incorrectly.

How do I check subject-verb agreements in my dictation?

To check subject-verb agreements, find each verb and its subject, then verify they agree. Pay special attention to the 's' with 'tu' and the 'nt' with 'ils/elles'. The tip is to underline the verbs and ask 'Who is who?' to identify the correct subject.

What should I look for when checking punctuation in my dictation?

When checking punctuation, ensure each sentence ends with appropriate punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation point) and check commas in lists and dialogues. A helpful tip is to count the number of sentences and then count the corresponding punctuation marks.

Dictation Self-Correction Sheet | DYNSEO

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Dictation Self-Correction
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Correct your dictation step by step before handing it in — 7 essential checking points.

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📌 How to use this sheet?

After writing your dictation, follow these 7 steps in order to check it yourself. Tick each step when you have completed it. Take your time — a careful read-through is worth more than a rushed correction!

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👀 First read-through for meaning

Read your dictation all the way through, slowly. Do all the sentences make sense? Have you missed any words?

💡 Tip: Read in a low voice, following the text with your finger.

🔠 Capital letters

Check that every sentence starts with a capital letter. Proper nouns (names of people, towns, countries) also need capitals!

💡 Tip: Find each full stop, then check the letter that follows.

⏺️ Punctuation

Every sentence ends with a full stop (. ? !). Check commas in lists and after introductory phrases, and apostrophes in contractions.

💡 Tip: Count the sentences, then count the full stops.

🎯 Subject-verb agreement

For every verb, find its subject and make sure they agree. Remember: he/she/it adds -s in present tense. Check past tense endings carefully (-ed or irregular).

💡 Tip: Underline each verb, then ask “Who is doing this?”

👥 Plurals and noun endings

Check all plural nouns have -s or -es. Watch out for irregular plurals (child/children, mouse/mice, tooth/teeth). Adjectives don't change in English.

💡 Tip: Circle all plural nouns and check their endings.

🔄 Homophones

Check words that sound the same but are spelled differently: there/their/they're, to/too/two, your/you're, its/it's, here/hear, whose/who's…

💡 Tip: Test it by substituting: they're = they are ✓

📚 Spelling patterns and tricky words

Check words with tricky patterns: double letters (rabbit, butter), silent letters (knight, wrap), -tion/-ture endings, common exception words.

💡 Tip: If you are unsure about a word, circle it and check in a dictionary.

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Well done — proofreading complete!

You have checked all the important points. You can now hand in your dictation with confidence!

🔄 Homophone quick reference

there / their / they're

there = place
their = belonging
they're = they are

to / too / two

to = direction
too = also / very
two = the number 2

your / you're

your = belonging to you
you're = you are

its / it's

its = belonging to it
it's = it is

here / hear

here = this place
hear = with your ears

whose / who's

whose = belonging to whom
who's = who is

⚠️ Most common spelling mistakes

🔤Forgetting -s on third person present (he walks) and plurals

’Apostrophes — don't = do not, it's = it is, they're = they are

🔊Silent letters: kn- (knife, know), wr- (wrap, write), -mb (lamb)

🔁Double letters: rabbit, butter, little, happened — check carefully!

👀Confusing b/d — b faces right →, d has its tummy on the left

🔚Irregular past tense: went (not goed), saw (not seed), came (not comed)

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