Name_________________________________________ Date_____________________

Student's Writing Checklist

_____   I have started my essay with an introduction in a separate paragraph.

_____   I have begun each sentence with a capital letter.

_____   I have capitalized the names of particular people and places.

_____   I have put a period, question mark, or exclamation point at the end of each sentence.

_____   I have checked the spelling of all words.

_____   I have re-read my essay OUT LOUD to be sure it makes sense.

_____   My conclusion summarizes what I am saying in the essay.

_____   My handwriting is easy for anyone to read.

My essay was read by: ________________________________________________

Writer's signature: __________________________________________________