Revising and Editing
Checklists
Name ____________________________________________
Common Core Writing
Modes
Revise­—Is my writing as good as it can be?
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I addressed my chosen audience.
My writing stayed focused on the topic.
My writing is well organized and easy to understand.
Each sentence in a paragraph supports the topic.
The sentences in my writing show variety.
I have used interesting word choices throughout.
Edit—Have I used conventions correctly in my writing?
Sentences and proper nouns start with capital letters.
(Partial set is shown in use.)
Sentences end with the correct punctuation (., ?, or !).
Putting It Together
All sentences are complete.
Subjects and verbs agree.
Commas and apostrophes have been used correctly where needed.
Words are spelled correctly.
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Title
Ideas
Write On!
The “Write” Way
The “Write” Stuff
Writing à la Mode
The Nuts and Bolts
of Writing
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Planning a Writing Piece
Prewriting Checklist
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Name ____________________________________________
Choose a topic.
I am writing about .
Decide on a purpose for writing.
I am writing this because
I hope the audience will learn
Identify your audience.
I am writing to
Decide on a writing style.
Circle one:
Opinion—writing to tell a point of view and give evidence
2
Narrative—writing to tell an experience or story
Decide on a genre. Examples: essay, short story, letter, report
I want to write
Decide on a point of view.
Circle one:
First person—uses “I” and “me”
Second person—uses “you”
Third person—uses names, “he” and “she”
Brainstorm by listing or drawing your main ideas.
Use a graphic organizer to organize your thoughts.
Story Web
Name ____________________________________________
Informative—writing to explain or give facts
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Congratulations! You’re ready to start writing.
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Planning a Writing Piece
Prewriting Checklist
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Name ____________________________________________
Choose a topic.
I am writing about .
Decide on a purpose for writing.
I am writing this because
I hope the audience will learn
Identify your audience.
I am writing to
Decide on a writing style.
Circle one:
Opinion—writing to tell a point of view and give evidence
2
Narrative—writing to tell an experience or story
Decide on a genre. Examples: essay, short story, letter, report
I want to write
Decide on a point of view.
Circle one:
First person—uses “I” and “me”
Second person—uses “you”
Third person—uses names, “he” and “she”
Brainstorm by listing or drawing your main ideas.
Use a graphic organizer to organize your thoughts.
Story Web
Name ____________________________________________
Informative—writing to explain or give facts
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Congratulations! You’re ready to start writing.
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3
Revising and Editing
Checklists
Name ____________________________________________
Common Core Writing
Modes
Revise­—Is my writing as good as it can be?
CD-110249
Bulletin Board
RESOURCE GUIDE
I addressed my chosen audience.
My writing stayed focused on the topic.
My writing is well organized and easy to understand.
Each sentence in a paragraph supports the topic.
The sentences in my writing show variety.
I have used interesting word choices throughout.
Edit—Have I used conventions correctly in my writing?
Sentences and proper nouns start with capital letters.
(Partial set is shown in use.)
Sentences end with the correct punctuation (., ?, or !).
Putting It Together
All sentences are complete.
Subjects and verbs agree.
Commas and apostrophes have been used correctly where needed.
Words are spelled correctly.
• Laminate the Common Core Writing Modes
Bulletin Board for durability.
• The Common Core Writing Modes Bulletin Board
can be displayed on a wall or bulletin board.
• Refer to the diagram above for a picture of the
Common Core Writing Modes Bulletin Board.
Title
Ideas
Write On!
The “Write” Way
The “Write” Stuff
Writing à la Mode
The Nuts and Bolts
of Writing
4
© Carson-Dellosa • CD-110249
© Carson-Dellosa • CD-110249