Editing Checklist
Check your writing for errors. Fix all errors you find using your red pen. 
1. 	Put your finger on each word and make sure that it looks right. Check the spelling. 

cat 

2. 	Underline the beginning letter of the first word in each sentence and change it to a capital letter.
W
we went to the zoo. 

3. Circle the period, question mark, or exclamation point             at the end of each sentence. Check to make sure it is correct punctuation. 

I went to the park today. I played tag. 
4. Circle the space where you indented. 

Check or change it to a capital letter. S I saw sally at the store. 
5. Underline the first letter of all proper names of people,
   places and things. 

6. Read your story and make sure every sentence is a complete sentence.  Circle any incomplete sentences and
correct them.   

You have finished editing your writing, so your writing should be written correctly! 

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