Name: ______________________________

Editors name: ________________________

Intro Paragraph
What is the Thesis statement: _________________________________________________________________
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What are the divisions or main ideas presented in the intro? _________________________________________
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Body Paragraph Check List (Each should contain this)
Does the first sentence explain the purpose of the paragraph? Underline it
Is each piece of evidence used properly lead into?
Cited? - Please underline each quote or paraphrase you come across
Analyzed?
Is the writer attempting to 'bridge' between paragraphs? Is it effective or does it feel repetitive?
Are transitions being used effectively? Are they simple prepositions (Next, then, later, second, etc...) or are they
actually helping move between ideas?
Does the last sentence explain what the paragraph has to do with the thesis?
Is the writer creating effective 'movement' between paragraphs or do they just feel roughly placed?
Conclusion
Does the essay have a conclusion? Yes / No
Does the conclusion restate the thesis and main ideas? Yes / No
Does the conclusion take the thesis farther applying it to our own lives/world? Yes / No
Other
What is effective about the essay? (at least 1 thing) ________________________________________________
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What needs improvement in the essay? (at least 1 thing) ____________________________________________
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Score this essay:

Intro
Thesis: 1-5
Main ideas: 1-5
Body paragraphs
Paragraph ideas: 1-5
Evidence chosen: 1-5
Paraphrasing to quote ratio: 1-5
Analysis: 1-5
In-paragraph flow (transitions and word choice): 1-5
Between-paragraph flow (bridging and movement): 1-5
Conclusion
Thesis and main ideas restated: 1-5
Thesis extended: 1-5
Grammar and editing: 1-10
Style and format: 1-10
Structure: 1-10