diff --git a/labs/smart_memory/README.md b/labs/smart_memory/README.md
index fe5bdc8..3b8ad95 100644
--- a/labs/smart_memory/README.md
+++ b/labs/smart_memory/README.md
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ dsSharedPtr (see also STL shared_ptr or Boost shared_ptr). A shared pointer uses
 When the last person disconnects from a Balloon using a shared pointer, the Balloon is automatically deleted.
 
 Re-compile & re-run with the memory debugger to confirm you have fixed the simple leaks. For the final
-piece of this checkpoint (marked CHECKPOINT 2C), you must also re-rewrite the interconnected balloon
+piece of this checkpoint (marked CHECKPOINT 2C), you must also re-write the interconnected balloon
 example to use shared pointers. You will need to modify the Balloon class to use dsSharedPointer as well.
 
 **To complete this checkpoint**: Explain to your TA the code you needed to add and/or modify to correct