PEER EDITING CHECKLIST FOR JOURNALS

Name of Writer __________________________

Name of Editor __________________________
Journal Entry __________________________

1. WRITING FOCUS: ____________________________

The student has definitely strapped on the strategy tool belt and is using the
tools. The writer established a purpose, and it shows.

Can you find evidence of the writing focus?

Evidence: _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

2. SIX TRAITS: IDEAS

(PROBLEM SOLVING)
The problem is solved accurately, thoroughly, and imaginatively. The topic is
clear, and relevant details SHOW the reader what the writer is thinking.

The writer stuck to the main idea, and left out details that do not
matter. The writing is clearly related to the prompt.
The writer chose to elaborate with clear and intriguing details and
examples to help the reader understand the meaning.
Does the author show (not tell) about the topic?

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

3. SIX TRAITS: ORGANIZATION/ TEXT FEATURES

(WRITING MODE _____________________
The writer is aware of the text features and literary devices usually used in
this writing mode. The writing is organized to help the reader make meaning.

If its an essay, does it look like an essay? If its a poem, does it look
like a poem? Are the text features for this form of writing
recognizable?
Does it have an engaging introduction that made you want to keep
reading and an effective conclusion?
Do paragraphs begin in the right spots? Are new ideas grouped
together?
Are the sentences connected? In the correct order? Are there
effective transitions?

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

4. SIX TRAITS : VOICE (STYLE)

The writing is written from the heart. The writing is filled with carefully
selected language and detail that is personal.

Does the writers STRONG, PRECISE word choice create an

unmistakable personality, or fingerprint?
Does the voice suit the audience and the form?
The writer thought about the reader, and tried to make my reader feel
something or get involved in my writing through vivid and clear
details.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

5. SIX TRAITS: CONVENTIONS (PROOFREADING)

There are a few errors in convention, but they dont interfere with the
readers ability to make meaning.

Is the
Is the
Is the
There
Is the

spelling correct?
punctuation correct?
capitalization correct?
are no sentence fragments or run-ons.
writing free of any grammatical errors?

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