Writing process: Concept 4: Editing: Grade 6 to Grade 12

Research has established the major steps of the writing process. These steps are identified in the five concepts of this strand, each supported with specific performance objectives.  While all steps are needed and used by effective writers as they compose text, different skills may be emphasized in individual assignments. These steps may be used recursively as a piece moves toward completion. Throughout the process, students should reflect on their own writing skills, set goals, and evaluate their own progress.

Concept 4: Editing

Editing includes proofreading and correcting the draft for conventions. 

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
PO 1.  Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft.

PO 1.  Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft.

PO 1.  Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft.
PO 2.  Use resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists, spelling/grammar checkers) to correct conventions.

PO 2.  Use resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists, spelling/grammar checkers) to correct conventions.

PO 2.  Use resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists, spelling/grammar checkers) to correct conventions.

PO 3.  Apply proofreading marks to indicate errors in conventions.

PO 3.  Apply proofreading marks to indicate errors in conventions. PO 3.  Apply proofreading marks to indicate errors in conventions.
PO 4.  Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to edit the draft. PO 4.  Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to edit the draft.

PO 4.  Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to edit the draft.
High School
PO 1.  Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft. (See Strand 2)

PO 2.  Use resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists, spelling/grammar checkers) to correct conventions.

PO 3.  Apply proofreading marks to indicate errors in conventions.
PO 4.  Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to edit the draft.