Strengthen explanatory writing by editing

W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3 here.)

2(11)(D)(ix) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of months, days of the week, and the salutation and conclusion of a letter.

2(11)(D)(x) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including end punctuation, apostrophes in contractions, and commas with items in a series and in dates.

2(11)(D)(xi) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words.

3(11)(D)(ix) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including capitalization of official titles of people, holidays, and geographical names and places.

3(11)(D)(x) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in contractions and possessives and commas in compound sentences and items in a series.

3(11)(D)(xi) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including correct spelling of words with grade-appropriate orthographic patterns and rules and high-frequency words.