A 2nd grade editing checklist helps young students review and improve their writing by ensuring common errors are corrected.
- Spelling
- Check for correct spelling
- Look for common spelling mistakes
- Check word endings
- Punctuation
- Periods at the end of sentences
- Correct use of commas
- Question marks after questions
- Exclamation marks for strong feelings
- Capitalization
- Capital letters at the beginning of sentences
- Capitalize proper nouns
- Capitalize the pronoun “I”
- Grammar
- Check subject-verb agreement
- Ensure correct verb tense
- Use correct pronouns
- Sentence Structure
- Complete sentences
- Avoid run-on sentences
- Combine short, choppy sentences
- Clarity
- Clear and understandable sentences
- No missing words
- Logical sequence of ideas