Persuasive Essay Peer Editing Sheet Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Persuasive Essay Peer Editing Sheet Template Page 2

Comments can be positive and negative as long as they are constructive. (but don't be

harsh - you are on the same team). Focus on thesis, strategies, language and structure.

Next, read through the essay a second time focusing on how the writer is conveying the

thesis. Does the introductory paragraph grab your attention and make you want to keep

reading? If not, how might this be improved? Is the thesis clear? It does not have to be

in the introductory paragraph, but it should be clear somewhere. Does the paragraphing

make sense? New ideas need new paragraphs is a very basic rule. Is there a paragraph

that offers the opposing view somewhere? Are the facts, ideas, and anecdotes all

working in the same direction? Is a variety of persuasive strategies used in the essay? Is

there a clear opinion, revisited more than once and in different ways? Has your writer

made an effort to move away from the five-paragraph essay structure into something

more creative? Has your writer adopted a level of diction and tone that fits the topic and

style? You will need to use a separate sheet of paper for most of your comments, or write

on the essay itself if there is enough room. Use this sheet as a reference to direct your

thinking about what you should be doing when you are reading and editing.

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