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