My prompt
Please create a checklist containing eight points to help students check a composition that they have written.
The result:
Here’s a clear and student-friendly checklist with 8 key points to help junior secondary students review their compositions before submission:
Composition Self-Check Checklist ✅
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Grammar & Spelling
- Have I checked for spelling mistakes and corrected them?
- Are my verb tenses and subject-verb agreement correct?
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Punctuation
- Did I use capital letters, full stops, commas, and question marks correctly?
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Sentence Structure
- Are my sentences complete (not fragments or run-ons)?
- Did I vary my sentence lengths for better flow?
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Paragraphing
- Does each paragraph focus on one main idea?
- Did I start a new paragraph when changing topics or speakers?
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Content & Clarity
- Is my writing clear and easy to understand?
- Did I stay on topic and avoid irrelevant details?
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Supporting Details
- Have I included enough examples, descriptions, or explanations?
- Do my ideas connect logically?
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Vocabulary & Word Choice
- Did I use interesting and appropriate words?
- Have I avoided repeating the same words too often?
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Overall Impact
- Does my composition have a strong beginning, middle, and end?
- Would someone enjoy reading this?
How to Use:
- Students should tick (✓) each box if they’ve checked it.
- If they can’t tick a box, they should revise that part.