PR-0794UK Proofreading and Editing - Upper

Pupil recount checklist
Writing format checklists
Pupil recount checklist
Title:
The title is suitable.
Orientation:
A clearly written orientation provides relevant
information about who, when, where and why.
Events:
Significant events are described in detail.
Events are retold in chronological order.
Resolution:
A logical, believable resolution is presented.
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Title:
The title is suitable.
Orientation:
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Conclusion:
The ending is clearly described.
A clearly written orientation provides relevant
information about who, when, where and why.
Events:
Significant events are described in detail.
Events are retold in chronological order.
Resolution:
A logical, believable resolution is presented.
Conclusion:
The ending is clearly described.
An evaluative comment about the conclusion is included.
Writing skills:
• Paragraphs are used to show separate sections.
• Vocabulary suggests the passing of time.
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• The past tense is maintained.
• Sentence beginnings vary.
• Quotation marks are used for quoted speech.
• Punctuation and spelling have been checked.
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An evaluative comment about the conclusion is included.
Writing skills:
• Paragraphs are used to show separate sections.
• Vocabulary suggests the passing of time.
• The past tense is maintained.
• Sentence beginnings vary.
• Quotation marks are used for quoted speech.
• Punctuation and spelling have been checked.
Name: Date: