Definition Peer review Worksheet
Author’s name:
Class period:
Due Date: November 5
Editor’s name:
How well does the introduction catch your attention?
Excellent
Good
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Needs Work
How well does the introduction introduce the topic?
Excellent
Good
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Needs Work
The Introduction should: Engage and orient the reader by setting out a context for the discussion of
duplicitous language.
Does the introduction to the essay:
____Effectively hook the reader with a creative, original, and compelling hook?
If so, what is the hook? _____________________________________________________________
____Effectively provide the context for the discussion of duplicitous language?
If so, where is the specific category of duplicitous language named?______________________________
____ Include a specific thesis that names the category of duplicitous language, that establishes the function and
meaning of the language type, and that identifies the impact of that duplicitous language?
If so, what is the category? ________________________________________________
If so, what is the stated function and meaning? __________________________________________
If so, what is the stated impact? ____________________________________________________
Body Paragraph: Using SPES, the body paragraph should explore the meaning and impact of a specific form of
duplicitous language.
Does the body paragraph:
____Include a Statement that clearly identifies the specific language type and the impact of this language?
If so, which language type is discussed? ______________________________________
If so, what is the impact? _____________________________________________________
____ Discuss the various meanings and functions of the language type?
If so, what are some of those meanings? ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____ Include synthesis that discusses the impact of the language type?
If so, what is the impact? _________________________________________________________
Definition Peer review Worksheet
Author’s name:
Class period:
Due Date: November 5
Editor’s name:
How well does the introduction catch your attention?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
How well does the introduction introduce the topic?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
The Introduction should: Engage and orient the reader by setting out a context for the discussion of
duplicitous language.
Does the introduction to the essay:
____Effectively hook the reader with a creative, original, and compelling hook?
If so, what is the hook? _____________________________________________________________
____Effectively provide the context for the discussion of duplicitous language?
If so, where is the specific category of duplicitous language named?______________________________
____ Include a specific thesis that names the category of duplicitous language, that establishes the function and
meaning of that language type, and that identifies the impact of that duplicitous language?
If so, what is the category? ________________________________________________
If so, what is the stated function and meaning? __________________________________________
If so, what is the stated impact? ____________________________________________________
Body Paragraph: Using SPES, the body paragraph should explore the meaning and impact of a specific form of
duplicitous language.
Does the body paragraph:
____Include a Statement that clearly identifies the specific language type and the impact of this language?
If so, which language type is discussed? ______________________________________
If so, what is the impact? _____________________________________________________
____ Discuss the various meanings and functions of the language type?
If so, what are some of those meanings? ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____ Include synthesis that discusses the impact of the language type?
If so, what is the impact? _________________________________________________________
Author’s name:
Class period:
Due Date: November 5
Definition Peer review Worksheet
Editor’s name:
How well does the introduction catch your attention?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
How well does the introduction introduce the topic?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
The Introduction should: Engage and orient the reader by setting out a context for the discussion of epithets.
Does the introduction to the essay:
____Effectively hook the reader with a creative, original, and compelling hook?
If so, what is the hook? _____________________________________________________________
____Effectively provide the context for the discussion of epithets?
If so, where is the specific category of epithets named? ___________________________________
____ Include a specific thesis that names the category of epithet, that establishes the function and meaning of
the epithets, and that identifies the impact of those epithets?
If so, what is the category? ________________________________________________
If so, what is the stated function and meaning? __________________________________________
If so, what is the stated impact? ____________________________________________________
Body Paragraph: Using SPES, the body paragraph should explore the meaning and impact of a specific epithet
(or two).
Does the body paragraph:
____Include a Statement that clearly identifies the specific epithet and the impact of this epithet?
If so, which epithet is discussed? ______________________________________
If so, what is the impact? _____________________________________________________
____ Discuss the various meanings and functions of the epithet?
If so, what are some of those meanings? ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____ Include synthesis that discusses the impact of the epithet?
If so, what is the impact? _________________________________________________________
Organization - Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a
Definition Peer review Worksheet
coherent whole.
Does the organization:
____Create a smooth progression of experiences or events that is logical, creative, and sophisticated?
List at least one major conflict in this narrative: ____________________________________________
What is the climax in this story? _______________________________________________________
Is this climax appropriate given the story laid out in the narrative? _______________________________
Language - Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the
experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
Does the language used in the essay:
____Use precise, detailed and sophisticated words, phrases, and sensory language to engage the reader
and convey a vivid picture?
List two examples of imagery found in the essay: 1. __________________________________________
2. ______________________________________
Conclusion: Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved
over the course of the narrative.
How well does the conclusion relate to the introduction?
Excellent
Good
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Excellent
Good
Okay
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Is the thesis restated in the conclusion?
How well does the conclusion tie the paper together?
Does this conclusion:
____Provide a conclusion that reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolves?
If so, what is the resolution? _________________________________________________________
____Extends the meaning and purpose to connect to the audience and convey a complex and original
theme?
If so, what is that theme? ____________________________________________________________
Grammar and style:
Are words or phrases repeated excessively?
Does the author use words correctly (led vs. lead, their vs. there, effect vs. affect)?
Are there parts of the paper you had to read multiple times to understand? (If so, which parts?)
_____________________________________________________________________
How well does the paper flow within paragraphs?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
How is the flow between paragraphs?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work
Does the author use a college level vocabulary?
Excellent
Good
Okay
Needs Work