Editing Checklist 2nd Grade

A checklist for second-grade editing covers essential tasks to ensure writing is clear, correct, and well-organized.

  • Spelling and Grammar
  • Check for spelling errors
  • Ensure use of capital letters at the start of sentences
  • Verify punctuation marks are correct
  • Look for subject-verb agreement
  • Confirm proper use of past, present, future tense
  • Check for correct use of pronouns
  • Sentence Structure
  • Verify complete sentences (subject and predicate)
  • Check for sentence fragments
  • Ensure no run-on sentences
  • Look for varied sentence beginnings
  • Punctuation
  • Ensure periods at the end of sentences
  • Verify correct use of commas
  • Check for question marks and exclamation points
  • Confirm apostrophes in contractions and possessives
  • Clarity and Coherence
  • Ensure logical sequence of ideas
  • Check for topic sentences in paragraphs
  • Verify supporting details match the topic
  • Confirm clarity of ideas
  • Formatting
  • Check for consistent font size and style
  • Ensure proper margins and indentation
  • Verify spacing between words and sentences
  • Look for correct paragraph breaks