Writing Review

Writing Review checks student's writing for spelling, homophones, and grammar, providing plain-language explainers for each issue so students understand the why behind corrections.

Overview

What this Feature Does

Writing Review checks student's writing for spelling, homophones (their/there/they're), syntax and grammar. Click any flagged issue to see a plain-language explainer that helps students understand why it's wrong and how to fix it.

Why it Matters

  • Builds metalinguistic awareness by explaining the logic behind corrections, helping students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or language processing differences understand patterns instead of just accepting edits
  • Supports independent revision for students who need more scaffolding than a simple red squiggle provides
  • Catches homophone errors that spellcheckers miss, addressing a common pain point for students with auditory processing differences or EAL/multilingual learners
  • Helps students internalize grammar rules by connecting corrections to comprehensible explanations

MTSS:

  • Tier 1: Universal writing feedback for all students learning to revise independently
  • Tier 2/3: Explicit instruction via explainers for students who need more scaffolding to understand grammar and spelling conventions

UDL Principles:

  • Multiple means of representation: text explanations alongside flagged errors
  • Multiple means of action and expression: reduces cognitive load of decoding feedback, letting students focus on revision decisions

Bonus Points

Ideal for revising web-based writing assignments, reviewing assignments in Google Docs, or checking over writing. Pairs well with Text Prediction and Dictation for students who need scaffolding across the writing process.

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