✓ No tense mixing? ✓ ‘He goes’ not ‘He go’? ✓ ‘An apple’ not ‘A apple’?
📚 Step 3
Vocabulary Check
Did you use varied words? No repeating ‘good’ and ‘nice’?
Example:
✓ Replaced ‘good’ with specific words? ✓ Used transition words? ✓ No repeated words?
🔤 Step 4
Spelling & Punctuation
Every sentence starts with capital, ends with . ? ! Correct spelling?
Example:
✓ Capitals at start? ✓ Full stops at end? ✓ Commas in lists? ✓ No spelling errors?
🗣️ Step 5
Read Aloud Test
Read your writing aloud. Does it sound natural? Does it flow?
Example:
If you stumble while reading, the reader will stumble too. Fix those sentences!
Model: Writing Checklist & Self-Editing Guide
Introduction
Complete model example
Main Content
for writing checklist
Conclusion
& self-editing guide.
Before & After
Before (Weak)
My school is good. It is very nice. I like it. Teachers are good. Students are good too.
After (Strong)
My school, Sunrise Public, stands proudly on MG Road. The cheerful teachers make every lesson interesting, and my classmates are kind and helpful. I feel lucky to learn here every day.
Replace vague words (good, nice) with specific details. Add names, descriptions, and feelings!
Useful Writing Phrases
Starting
First of all, / To begin with, / The most important thing is…
Adding
Also, / In addition, / Moreover, / Furthermore,…
Contrasting
However, / On the other hand, / But, / Although,…
Cause & effect
Because of this, / As a result, / Therefore, / Consequently,…
Ending
Finally, / In conclusion, / To sum up, / All things considered,…
Vocabulary (15)
Writing
लेखन
Expressing ideas in words
Foundation of communication
Structure
संरचना
Organization of writing
Introduction → Body → Conclusion
Draft
प्रारूप
First version of writing
Write draft, then edit
Edit
संपादन
Improve your writing
Fix errors, improve clarity
Proofread
जाँचना
Final check for mistakes
Read aloud before submitting
Vocabulary
शब्दावली
Words you use
Use varied, specific words
Tone
लहजा
Feeling of writing
Formal, informal, creative
Audience
श्रोता/पाठक
Who reads your writing
Write differently for different audiences
Format
प्रारूप
Layout and structure
Follow the correct format
Creative
रचनात्मक
Original and imaginative
Creative writing uses imagination
Describe
वर्णन करना
Tell using details
Use senses and adjectives
Express
व्यक्त करना
Share thoughts/feelings
Express opinions clearly
Grammar
व्याकरण
Language rules
Correct grammar = clear writing
Sentence
वाक्य
Complete thought in words
Subject + Verb + Object
Paragraph
अनुच्छेद
Group of related sentences
One main idea per paragraph
Common Mistakes
I am write a essay.
I am writing an essay.
‘writing’ not ‘write’, ‘an’ before vowel
This is very much good.
This is very good. / This is excellent.
Remove ‘much’ or use a stronger word
He don’t know nothing.
He doesn’t know anything.
Double negative! Use ‘doesn’t’ + ‘anything’
Myself Aarav Sharma.
My name is Aarav Sharma. / I am Aarav Sharma.
Don’t start with ‘Myself’ — common Indian English error
Your Turn — Practice: Writing Checklist & Self-Editing Guide
📖 Opening / Introduction
0 words
📝 Main Content / Body
0 words
🏁 Ending / Conclusion
0 words
Checklist
Quiz
1. The first step in writing checklist & self-… is:
2. Good writing needs:
3. Before submitting, always:
4. ‘Show don’t tell’ means:
5. A good introduction starts with:
6. Transition words help:
7. Which is better vocabulary?
8. Writing practice should be:
People Also Ask
How to improve English writing for kids?
Read regularly, write daily (even 5 minutes), learn vocabulary, practice different writing types, use checklists, get feedback, and revise your work.