Editing Checklist

Editing is the part of the writing process in which authors refine their work by correcting spelling and grammar and checking for accuracy and consistency. Have your students use this editing checklist to make improvements on an essay they are working on. Then have them exchange essays and checklists with a peer for a second review! With an emphasis on grammar, mechanics, and style, this checklist is a great way to help middle-school writers hone their editing skills and gain familiarity with the writing process.