Your name: __________________________
Editor’s name: ________________________
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Complete the following checklist once you’ve read the essay:
Knowledge/Thinking: o
The paragraph has an interesting hook o
There is a clear thesis (lists names of texts and authors’ names) that has a cause and effect o
The supporting arguments are related to the thesis o
The writer refers to specific and relevant details from the text and quotes passages from both texts o
There is clear context given for each quotation o
The literary analysis is insightful and convincing (connects quotations/examples to thesis)
Communication/Application: o
The prose style is clear (no passive voice, uses specific pronouns, etc) o
Word choice is appropriate o
There are few to no grammatical or spelling errors o
Clear connections are made between texts o
Quotations are cited and punctuated appropriately
Comment on the strengths in this essay. What has the author done well?
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Comment on how this essay can be improved. Be specific in your advice.
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