Students paste or type a draft and the checker highlights overused words, very long sentences, repeated sentence starts, words used too close together and (for older students) the passive voice. Tap a highlight to see stronger words grouped by meaning, then swap one in. It is free, it works for ages 5 to 18, and nothing students type ever leaves the page.
How teachers use it
- Revision lessons: students paste their draft, improve five highlighted words, then print the checked version to show what they changed.
- Class word lists: add a “said is dead” or “nice is not nice” list in Teacher mode, with your own suggested alternatives, and share it with one class link.
- Whole-class modelling: put one of the eight deliberately weak paragraphs on the projector, spot the problems together, improve it live, then compare with a model version.
- Sentence variety: use the sentence-length chart to talk about mixing short, punchy sentences with longer ones.
- Word banks: print the word bank for your age band and keep it on desks during writing time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Word Choice Checker free?
Yes. It is completely free to use in class and at home, with no adverts inside the tool.
Do students need to sign up?
No. There are no accounts, no names and no log-ins. Students open the page and start writing.
Which ages is it for?
Ages 5 to 18. Choose an age band (5–7, 8–10, 11–14 or 15–18) and the word lists, suggestions, long-sentence limits and tips change to suit. The passive voice check is for ages 11–14 and 15–18.
Does it correct students’ writing for them?
No. It highlights words and sentences worth a second look and offers choices. Students decide what to change, and they can keep any word they think is right.
Does it work on a projector or interactive whiteboard?
Yes. Teacher mode has a projector view with large, high-contrast text, a step-by-step routine (read it, spot it, improve it, compare) and a class timer.
Is student writing private?
Yes. Everything happens in the browser. Nothing students type is sent anywhere; the draft is only saved on the device they are using, and they can clear it at any time.
Related teaching guides
- Teaching proofreading and editing skills
- Parts of speech
- A guide to sentence structure
- The writing process
More free tools for your classroom: see all Classroom Tools.
Want ready-made editing checklists? Student Writing Checklists on TpT.