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.
Try it
Navigate to a webpage with text you want to review
Click the Mote extension icon to open the Sidebar
Switch to Writing Mode
Select the text you want to check
Click review my writing in the Sidebar
Mote will take you to Writing Review on the Mote Platform
Review the flagged spelling, homophone, and grammar issues
Click any flagged issue to see the explainer and understand why it's being flagged
