My Writing Checklist
Before you say "I'm done," check these six things.
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How to do it
- Write your sentences.
- Check each line on the list.
- Color a box for each one you did.
Teaching tip
Capitals and end marks are the first two things to check every time. This sheet is aligned with Common Core L.1.2.
About this chart
Six things to check before writing is done, with examples.
What kids practice
Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a mark. A period ends a telling sentence, a question mark ends an asking sentence, and an exclamation mark shows a strong feeling. First graders also learn that names, days of the week, months and the word I always get a capital.
Watch for
- Writing a lowercase i for the word I.
- Forgetting the capital on names of days and months.
- Putting a period at the end of a question.
- Using capitals in the middle of words, like caT.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full capitals and end marks guide for 1st grade.
More sheets in this set
2. Pick the End MarkTen sentences missing their end marks. Some tell, some ask and some show a big feeling. Matches L.1.2b.
3. Fix the CapitalsEight sentences written in all lowercase. Circle every letter that should be a capital. Matches L.1.2a.
4. Fix It UpFive sentences with no capital and no end mark. Write each one the right way.
5. Names, Days and MonthsTwelve words to write. Names, days and months get a capital. Other words do not. Matches L.1.2a.