Writing Checklist Teaching Resources
Explore writing checklists for kids created by teachers to help students review and self-assess their writing before finalizing it!
This collection of printable checklists was created by the expert teachers on the Teach Starter team and includes curriculum-aligned lists to help students with proofreading, editing, and different types of writing, from narrative to opinion and beyond.
Browse the whole collection to find individual lists that can be printed out and hung from the classroom walls or distributed to students to keep in their folders for easy reference.
Step-by-step guides are included for kindergarten writing skills, peer review for 6th-grade students and more!
Haven't used a writing checklist in your classroom and want to know more, or maybe you're just looking for some fresh ideas? Read on for a primer from our teacher team!
What Are the Benefits of Writing Checklists in the Classroom?
Not sure if your students really need another checklist? Consider these research-backed benefits!
- Students can refer to the checklist independently or work in pairs to evaluate their own or their peers' writing.
- They provide a structured framework for students to follow and ensure they consider important writing aspects.
- They help students develop self-regulation skills and become more independent in revising and editing their work.
- They help students understand the expectations for their writing, making the assessment criteria transparent.
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Constructed Response Rubrics - RACE & RACES Writing
Make scoring constructed response writings easy with printable constructed response rubrics.
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R.A.C.E.S Writing Strategy Checklists & More
Help your students write quality constructed responses with printable R.A.C.E.S. writing checklists.
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Opinion Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their opinion text.
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Narrative Writing Checklist (Intermediate Version)
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their narrative writing.
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C.O.P.S. and A.R.M.S Editing Anchor Charts
Encourage students to proofread and edit their writing using the C.O.P.S. and A.R.M.S acronyms with printable writing anchor charts and editing checklists.
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Biography Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their biography.
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Informational Text Checklists
Use these information text checklists when teaching your students how to edit their informational writing.
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Kindergarten Visual Writing Rubric
Help your little learners perfect their writing with a kindergarten visual writing rubric.
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ARMS and COPS Writing and Editing Posters and Checklists
Encourage your students to proofread and edit their writing using the C.O.P.S. and A.R.M.S acronym with a pair of printable writing anchor charts.
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Informative Writing Checklist – Structure, Language, and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their informative writing.
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Editing Checklist
Help your students with the editing process with this editing checklist.
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General Writing Checklist (Printable Poster for the Classroom)
A writing checklist poster to use with your primary students across multiple genres.
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General Writing Checklist
A writing checklist for primary students to use across multiple genres.
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4 Star Writing Poster and Checklist Sheet
Is your writing 4 star writing? Ensure your students are double checking their work with these four stars.
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Simple Recount Writing Checklist
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their recount writing.
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Procedural Writing Checklists
Use these procedural writing checklists when teaching your students how to editing their procedure texts.
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Informational Report Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their informational report.
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Narrative Writing Checklist (Simplified Version)
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their narrative writing.
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Procedure Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their procedure.
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Text Type Structure Poster Display Pack
Display these posters in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a variety of text types.
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Biography Writing Checklist – Structure, Language, and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their biography writing.
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Writing Checklists - Various Genres
Use these Writing Checklists to ensure that your students have everything they need in their pieces of writing.
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5 Star Writing Poster Checklist
A poster and checklist highlighting five important items to double check when writing.
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Informative Text Checklist - Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their informative texts.
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Grammar Bookmarks – Miniature Anchor Charts for Upper Grades
A quick reference grammar guide for students on a bookmark.
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Opinion Writing Checklist - Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their opinion writing.
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Opinion Writing Checklist (Simplified Version)
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their opinion pieces.
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Recount Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their recount.
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Narrative Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their narrative.
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Editing Bookmarks
A clear and colorful editing checklist for students to refer to when proofreading their writing.
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Response Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their response text.
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Report Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their report.