Author:_________________________________ Peer:_______________________________
Feature Article Checklist
YES OR NO?
Introduction:
___________ Is there a hook/lead? What type of hook/lead is used?
___________ Is the lead engaging? Please explain.
___________ Is background information present? If so, what W questions are
answered?
___________ Is more background information needed in order to understand the
subject better, as well as the spotlight? Explain.
Identify the spotlight. _________________________________________________
Body Paragraphs:
____________ Are transitions used to move from one paragraph to the next? Are topic
sentences evident?
____________ Are transitions used within paragraphs to create logical flow and
coherent
ideas?
____________ Are the details/paragraphs arranged in chronological order or order of
importance? Please circle one.
____________ Are the paragraphs shorter in length? Do they resemble article
formatting?
____________ Are all details arranged effectively within the paragraphs?
Author:_________________________________ Peer:_______________________________
____________ Are supporting details found in each paragraph?
_____________ Do the paragraphs have concluding sentences?
Conclusion:
_____________ The conclusion ends with a direct quote that summarizes the article,
the
connects to the lead, or references the past, present, or future. Circle
type of ending that is used.
_____________ Does the conclusion mention the spotlight one more time?
Extra Requirements:
____________ Are there 2 direct quotes in the article? If so, who are the quotes given by?
____________ Is the article one page in length (single spaced)?
____________ Did the author use really descriptive, vivid words? Please list at least 3
examples.
_____________ Did all paragraphs support the spotlight?
Identify the tone of the article. _____________________________________
Conventions: Put an smiley face on the line if the student has mastered the area.
Put an x on the line if the student has not mastered this skill.
___________ All sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a period or question
mark.
___________ All words are spelled correctly. (There are no underlined words.)
___________ All numbers are spelled out except for dates, large numbers, etc.
___________ All sentences are correctly written (using correct punctuation).
Author:_________________________________ Peer:_______________________________
___________ There is an interesting title that doesn’t just include the person’s name.