PEER REVIEW FORM
Name: __________________
Assignment: High School expository essay
Dear ___________________,
Your essay about (list the chosen topic here)
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focuses on the following points (list topic of each body paragraph)
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The strongest detail or paragraph in your essay is [which example, in which body
paragraph]
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You need to elaborate on your ideas more in the ________ paragraph(s) by further
describing
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You need a better transition between paragraphs ________ and _______, for example…
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Overall, I believe you have accomplished the following (check all that apply and
comment):
___ Essay is well organized: the thesis provides a clear blueprint and the body
paragraphs follow that blueprint exactly using topic sentences to guide the reader.
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___ Essay is focused: writer sticks to one main topic; each body paragraph focuses on
one idea that relates to the chosen topic; body paragraphs do not veer off topic or
overlap in what they say.
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___ Essay is interesting to read: Both the hook in your introduction and the final line of
your conclusion grab the reader’s attention in some way. Personal details and writer’s
own voice can be heard in the writing.
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To close, I suggest that you
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Sincerely,[peer-editor signs here]
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