Author: ________________________________________________________________________

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Organization/Structure

The author included an introduction with a hook (asking a

question, explaining why the topic mattered, telling a
surprising fact, or giving background information).
The author included an introduction of his/her topic.
The author included a thesis statement (opinion + 3
reasons).
The author included 3 body paragraphs.
The author included transitions (sentences and/or words)
for each paragraph.
The author wrote a conclusion that reminded the reader of
the authors thesis (opinion + 3 reasons).
The author wrote a conclusion that highlighted his/her
key points.
The author wrote a conclusion that gave the reader an
action or something to think about.
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Development/Elaboration

The authors 3 body paragraphs had strong evidence that

supported the reason given.
The author paraphrased information in his/her body
paragraphs or properly gave reference to the original
author.
Convention

The authors sentences are complete.

The author used correct capitalization and punctuation
(including in-text citations).
The author used correct spelling throughout the writing.
The author used correct grammar throughout the writing.
The author broke his/her essay into paragraphs, and
indented where needed.

Editor: _______________________________________________________________________