Peer Editing Worksheet for Self and Peer Checks

Students check their writing for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and formatting, then exchange it for peer review. Separate columns record both editing passes.
Grades
Grades 4–6
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 05, 2023

Subject
Writing
Topic
Editing checklist, Self assessment
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
W.5.5

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From the author

This editing checklist provides self-edit and peer-edit columns for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and formatting. Students check their drafts, exchange feedback and name the peer editor.

Choose criteria appropriate to the writing task and teach them first. Clarify the source’s comma advice using sentence structure and context, as explained in the teaching notes.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Students self-assess a piece of writing against specific spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar guidelines.

  • Students conduct a peer edit of a classmate's writing using the same checklist criteria.

Teaching tips

  • Complete the self-edit column before exchanging writing with a partner.

  • Check comma placement using sentence structure and meaning rather than pauses alone.

  • Supply the assignment’s formatting criteria before students use the final checklist category.

Skills covered

  • Self-editing — students check their own writing against specific spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar guidelines.

  • Peer editing — students review a classmate's writing using the same criteria and sign their name as the peer editor.

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Are formatting requirements included?

The checklist refers to the assignment’s success criteria. Supply those requirements separately before students complete the formatting check.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • W.5.5

Core concepts

  • Editing

  • Revision

  • Self-assessment

  • Peer review

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