Student Name (on Essay):________________________________________________________
Graded by (you):____________________________________________ Date:______________
The Writing Process: Peer Edit
DIRECTIONS: (1) Begin by labeling your partner’s essay using the corresponding letters; (2)
Read, make visible edits, & grade/assess your partner’s performance; (3) Return edited essay and
rubric, and author tallies their own score. The overall percentage will be determined by dividing
the points earned by the points possible: 93.
3 = Masters standard
2 = Makes a serious effort to meet this standard and is fairly successful
1 = Does not achieve this standard
0 = Unable to score or missing
Introduction
(A) The engaging opening captures the reader’s interest with broad information
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about the topic.
(B) The focus is narrowed by introducing the specifics (i.e. title, author,
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synopsis, main objective) of the essay.
(C) The thesis statement presents the main points of the argument and addresses
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all areas of the prompt.
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Argument / Evidence / Critical Thinking
FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH
(A) The topic sentence introduces the main point—including the subject and
specific event.
(B1) The 1st piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C1) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 1st relevant piece
of textual evidence.
(D1) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
(B2) The 2nd piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C2) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 2nd relevant
piece of textual evidence.
(D2) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
(E) The transition sentence provides a concluding thought and smoothly leads
into the next main point.
SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH
(A) The topic sentence introduces the main point—including the subject and
specific event.
(B1) The 3rd piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C1) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 3rd relevant piece
of textual evidence.
(D1) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
(B2) The 4th piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C2) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 4th relevant piece
of textual evidence.
(D2) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
(E) The transition sentence provides a concluding thought and smoothly leads
into the next main point.
THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH
(A) The topic sentence introduces the main point—including the subject and
specific event.
(B1) The 5th piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C1) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 5th relevant piece
of textual evidence.
(D1) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
(B2) The 6th piece of textual evidence provided is relevant to the overall
argument and surrounded by a thorough account of the context.
(C2) The main point and thesis statement is supported with the 6th relevant piece
of textual evidence.
(D2) The significance to the prompt is demonstrated through an in-depth,
critical analysis of the textual evidence.
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Conclusion
(A) Thesis statement is restated in a new way.
(B) All main points are thoroughly and concisely summarized.
(C) A concluding thought is provided that demonstrates insight and resolution.
Writing Style
Standard English spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and MLA formatting are
used appropriately. Rare mechanical errors.
The paper is logically organized and utilizes sentence structures that are clear
and interesting. Grammar usage and diction are used appropriately.
Final Grade
Total Earned
Points
Points
Possible
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93
Percentage
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Letter Grade