A Revise and Edit Anchor Chart for Students

It can be extremely satisfying to write that final word in a piece of writing, put down your pen and celebrate being done! However, the writing process is not yet over. One of the most important steps in the writing process (that our students tend to forget) is revising and editing. This allows for adjustments and improvements, increasing the chances of producing the best possible product.  

Empower your students with the essential skills they need for effective revising and editing using our comprehensive one-page revise and edit anchor chart. This resource is designed to simplify the revising and editing process, guiding students through key steps to refine their writing with confidence and clarity.

This revise and edit anchor chart reminds students to complete the following steps when editing a piece of writing:

• Look for and correct any spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. 
• Look for and remove any unnecessary words or phrases. 
• Look for and correct any sentences that don’t make sense or the meaning of the sentence is unclear. 
• Check that you have organised your content using the correct text structure. 
• Ensure that your handwriting is legible and can be easily deciphered by others.

Using these guidelines, students will gain the confidence and skills to elevate their writing, transforming drafts into polished final pieces.

This revise and edit anchor chart downloads as an easy-print PDF or editable Google Slides file.

Display and Print This Editing Anchor Chart

This editing anchor chart can be used in a few different ways to support your students as they edit their own and others’ writing. Here are a few ideas from our team:

1. Classroom Display – Print and display the revising anchor chart as a permanent fixture in your classroom. You may wish to increase the size for enhanced readability.
2. Writing Station Aid – Provide a copy of the anchor chart at writing centers so that students become increasingly familiar with revision and editing techniques.
3. Individual Reference – Provide each student with their own copy of the editing anchor chart to keep in their writing book or writing folder for easy access.

Download This Revising Anchor Chart

Use the Download button to access the PDF or Google Slides version of this revise and edit anchor chart. You will be asked to make a personal copy of the Google Slides file before accessing it.

If the poster is being used for display purposes, we recommend enlarging it for enhanced readability.

More Editing and Revising Resources

You might like to use this Editing and Revising Anchor Chart in conjunction with the editing and revising resources below:

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Editing Worksheets – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Use these editing worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.

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Editing Checklist for Students

Help your students with the editing process with this editing checklist.

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Editing Symbols Chart

Use this editing symbols chart to help simplify the proofreading process for your students.