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✅ Grades 1–8

Editing checklist (CUPS)

4 simple steps, with an example.

The steps

C: Capitals
Start sentences and names with capital letters.
U: Usage
Check that verbs match subjects and tenses stay consistent.
P: Punctuation
End marks, commas and quotation marks in the right places.
S: Spelling
Circle words you are unsure of and check them.

Example: Read your work aloud. If you stumble, there is usually something to fix.

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