Planning, Revising and Editing Writing
Plan, revise, and edit writing to improve coherence and effectiveness — considering how the writing reflects its intended audience and purpose, amending vocabulary, grammar, and structure, and proofreading for accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Suggested ages 11–14
Evidence of understanding
- Revise a draft to improve paragraph structure, adding or removing material for coherence
- Edit sentence-level issues including word choice, grammar, and punctuation before finalising
- Reflect on whether the writing achieves its intended effect on the target audience and adjust accordingly
Assessment prompt
After Planning, Revising and Editing Writing finishes a first draft, do they go back and make real improvements — not just fixing spelling, but changing sentences or reorganising ideas to make it better?
Standards alignment
W.6.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 6
W.7.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 7
W.8.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 8
Consider audience and purpose
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3
Amend vocabulary, grammar and structure
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3
Pay attention to accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3