Revising and editing (age 7+)
Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors at Y3-4 level
Suggested ages 7–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing as a writer — learning to organize their ideas into paragraphs, write engaging stories with developed characters, and edit their work to make it clearer and more effective.
Evidence of understanding
- Read own or a peer's writing aloud and suggest specific improvements to vocabulary or sentence structure
- Propose changes to grammar and word choice to improve clarity and consistency across a piece of writing
- Proof-read writing at Y3-4 level for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors and correct them independently
Assessment prompt
When Revising and editing (age 7+) revisits a draft piece of writing, can they improve it — changing word choices to be more precise, fixing inconsistent tenses, and correcting spelling and punctuation errors?
Standards alignment
L.3.2a
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 3
W.3.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 3
W.4.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 4
W.5.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 5
Assess effectiveness
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Propose changes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Ensure correct tense
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Ensure agreement and register
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Proof-read
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2