Writing Checklist for Kids

Unit Standard 26622 – Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience

Name:

Date:

✅ Part 1: Before You Write

Tick each box when you have completed the step.

1. I know the purpose of my writing. (Why am I writing this?)

To inform (share information)

To persuade (change someone's mind)

To entertain (tell a story or be creative)

To instruct (explain how to do something)

2. I know my audience. (Who will read my writing?)

My teacher

My classmates

My family

Someone else: _______________________

3. I have planned my ideas before I started writing. (e.g. brainstorm, mind map, or list)

Yes, I planned my ideas first.

Write your main ideas here:

✏️ Part 2: While You Write

Check each box as you write to make sure your work is on track.

4. My sentences are clear and make sense.

Each sentence has a subject and a verb.

My ideas flow from one sentence to the next.

5. I have used language that suits my audience.

I used words my audience will understand.

My tone matches my purpose (e.g. formal or friendly).

6. I have checked my punctuation.

Every sentence starts with a capital letter.

Every sentence ends with a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.

I used commas, apostrophes, and speech marks correctly where needed.

7. I have checked my spelling.

I re-read my work to find spelling mistakes.

I used a dictionary or word wall to fix any errors.

🔍 Part 3: After You Write – Review Your Work

Read your writing again and answer these questions honestly.

8. Does your writing clearly match its purpose?

Yes, it is clear.

Not quite – I need to make some changes.

9. Will your audience understand your writing?

Yes, they will understand it easily.

I need to make it clearer for them.

10. What is one thing you would improve in your writing?

⭐ Great work! When all boxes are ticked, your writing is ready to share!

Writing Checklist for Kids

Writing Checklist for Kids

✅ Part 1: Before You Write

✏️ Part 2: While You Write

🔍 Part 3: After You Write – Review Your Work

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