Editing Checklist (CUPS)

A one-page CUPS editing anchor chart for grades 2–5 — Capitals, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling — so students can check and fix their own writing.

Editing Checklist (CUPS) anchor chart preview

What’s on it

  • The CUPS editing steps: Capitals, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
  • A clear explanation of what to check for each one
  • A before-and-after example and a self-check
  • Color & black-and-white versions

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Classroom use ideas

  • Post it near the writing center as an editing reference
  • Have students use CUPS before turning in writing
  • Add the black-and-white version to writing folders

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