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!

1. Students can refer to the checklist independently or work in pairs to evaluate their own or their peers' writing.
2. They provide a structured framework for students to follow and ensure they consider important writing aspects.
3. They help students develop self-regulation skills and become more independent in revising and editing their work.
4. They help students understand the expectations for their writing, making the assessment criteria transparent.