English III
Mr. Fox
Persuasive Speech
Peer Review
Speech Writer:____________________________
Peer Reviewer:_____________________________
Editor’s Instructions:
Step One: Read the Speech!
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Read with a pen/pencil in your hand that’s easy to see (red, green, etc.; NOT the writer’s color).
Comment and mark ON THE ESSAY as you read—positive and negative, grammar and spelling
mistakes (even if you’re not sure yourself of what’s correct), questions you have, things you feel are really
strong about the essay, things you feel need work, the thoughts that strike you as you read. Underline,
circle, draw arrows, make comments.
Do NOT turn to the author for any explanations or comments! WRITE them to him/her on the essay.
That way, your comment will be more permanent.
If you can’t read something, WRITE that on the essay.
Step Two: Respond to These Points:
1. Does the writer’s TOPIC have two definite sides? Is it possible for reasonable people to argue both sides of the
issue? Is the topic interesting? Comment on the writer’s topic here.
2. Write the THESIS of the essay here. (You don’t have to quote it; just state it as you understand it. This will tell
the author if s/he was actually properly understood.)
3. Comment on how LOGICAL you feel the argument in this essay is:
4. Comment on the EMOTIONAL response the essay brings to you, or the passion shown by the writer:
5. Comment on the ETHICAL appeals or WRITER’s CREDIBILITY:
6. Comment on the USE OF LANGUAGE in the essay:
7. Comment on the GRAMMAR and SPELLING in the essay:
8. Comment on the FORM, whether the paragraphs work as paragraphs (staying on one point and developing it well)
to help the argument and organization of the essay.
9. Identify where the author acknowledges the counterargument against his or her point. Then explain how the writer
refutes the counterargument.
10. Write a final comment—at least a few sentences—to the writer: