Peer Editing Checklist

Organization
Does the essay have an introduction, body paragraphs and a Yes No
conclusion?
Introduction
Is there a hook (to make it interesting)? Yes No
Does the introduction give some information about the topic? Yes No
What more information do you need to understand?

Cross-out any information you think is too much.

Is there a thesis statement? Yes No

Write the thesis here: Yes No

Body Paragraph 1
Is there a topic sentence? Yes No
Are the ideas developed? Are there examples or reasons for each idea? Yes No
What would you improve?

Body Paragraph 2
Is there a topic sentence? Yes No
Are the ideas developed? Are there examples or reasons for each idea? Yes No
What would you improve?

Body Paragraph 3
Is there a topic sentence? Yes No
Are the ideas developed? Are there examples or reasons for each idea? Yes No
What would you improve?

Does the conclusion summarize the main idea? Yes No

How would you grade this essay ?

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Grammar Checklist

Are all the sentences complete sentences? Look for sentences that are just adjective

or adverb clauses.

Underline any incomplete sentences and write “frag” above them.

Underline run-on sentences and write “run-on” above them.

Are all verbs in the correct tense. Mark any verbs you think need changing with VT

Are all the words correct? Mark any words you think need to be changed with WC.

Are all the words spelled correctly? Mark any misspelled words with SP

Are any words missing. Use a ^ to add any words you think need to be added.

Created by Walton Burns http://www.englishadvantage.info