Writing Checklist Template

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1. Title of Writing Assignment: Type # _________________

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Introduction:
2. Thesis of the Writing Assignment:
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EXAMPLE thesis:
It is clear in my mind that Candice Runamouth has the right to sue the district of
West Ottawa for not using proper process of interrogation of students. Due to not
following the proper steps, the school has no right to expel her from her rights to an
education. This essay will point out how In v Gualt Supreme Court Case, Withrow v.
Larkin Supreme Court Case, and Amendment V from the Bill of Rights prove that
Candice Runamouth is protected in our justice system.

3. From your own thesis above, where is the thesis stated your opinion (circle it) and
listed of evidences, Core Democratic Values, and Prior Social Study Knowledge
that are used to justify selected side? (Underline it).

4. List of the three proofs used for your essay :

a. Evidences
i. Supreme Case: ________________________________________
ii. Supreme Case: ________________________________________
b. SS Knowledge: ______________________________________________

5. Describe the case of Marbury v. Madison?

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6. Connect how Marbury v. Madison would fit with the court case you were acting
as a juror.
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7. What words did you used to show strong voice?
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Body:
4W’s: These questions are answered in each of the paragraph to clearly explain the proof for your
persuasive essay.
a. What is it about?
i. Define it, describe the situation, or state the facts.
b. Who was involved?
c. Why did you select the proof?
i. Why the proofs support your argument?
d. HoW are the two cases connected?
i. Describe the connection
FIRST PARAGRAPH:
1. State TRANSITION word or phrase to start the FIRST paragraph of the writing:
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2. For the first EVIDENCE (i), what are the 4Ws?

a. What is it about?
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b. Who was it involved with? Make sure to include all parties involved
directly and indirectly.
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c. Why the proofs support your argument?
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d. HoW are the two cases connected?
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3. What Core Democratic Value (CDV) is used to connect with the Supreme Court
Case?
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4. Define the Core Democratic Value used in this paragraph. (Your own words)
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5. How did you connect the CDV with the Supreme Court Case?
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SECOND PARAGRAPH:
1. State TRANSITION word or phrase to start the SECOND paragraph of the
writing:
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2. For the first EVIDENCE (ii), what are the 4Ws?

a. What is it about?
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b. Who was it involved with? Make sure to include all parties involved
directly and indirectly.
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c. Why the proofs support your argument?
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d. HoW are the two cases connected?
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3. What Core Democratic Value (CDV) is used to connect with the Supreme Court
Case?
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4. Define the Core Democratic Value used in this paragraph. (Your own words)
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5. How did you connect the CDV with the Supreme Court Case?
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THIRD PARAGRAPH:
1. State TRANSITION word or phrase to start the THIRD paragraph of the writing:
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2. For the first SS Knowledge (b), what are the 4Ws?

a. What is it about?
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b. Who was it involved with? Make sure to include all parties involved
directly and indirectly.
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c. Why the proofs support your argument?
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d. HoW are the two cases connected?
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3. What Core Democratic Value (CDV) is used to connect with the Supreme Court
Case?
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4. Define the Core Democratic Value used in this paragraph. (Your own words)
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5. How did you connect the CDV with the Supreme Court Case?
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Conclusion:
1. State TRANSITION word or phrase to start the conclusion of the writing:
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2. Conclusion of the Writing Assignment:

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3. Where in the conclusion states your opinion (circle it) and restating the thesis
(underline it).

4. Did your conclusion have a strong voice of your opinion in it? ______________

5. What words did you used to show strong voice?

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