Compare/Contrast Essay

Editing Checklist
Writer’s Name ________________________________________ Date ___________________ Period _________

CATEGORY Self Edit Peer Edit #1 Peer Edit #2

Is the introduction inviting?
Does it state the thesis of the paper?
Does the conclusion restate the thesis using
different words and does not introduce new
information?
Does the writer use relevant, quality details that
give the reader important comparing/contrasting
information?
Does the writer clearly place the details in a clear
pattern, either the Divided Pattern (A+B) or
Alternating Pattern (A/B + A/B)?
Does the writer use well-constructed and complete
sentences with varied structures?
Does the writer use well-constructed paragraphs
sentences with topic sentences?
Does the writer make any errors in grammar that
distract the reader from the content? If so, where?
Does the writer make any errors in capitalization,
abbreviation, or punctuation? If so, where?
Does the writer use transitional words to help the
flow of the reading (similar, unlike, etc.)?
Does the writer avoid the use of linking verbs (is,
am, are, etc.) and passive action verbs (was
painted, etc.)?Does the writer use expletives
(there are, there is, there could have been, etc.)?
Does the writer avoid the use of clichés, jargon or
informal language in the essay?
Does the writer use 500 words for the essay?
Does the writer follow all the requirements? What
parts have been omitted?
1. 1.
Make two suggestions to the writer to improve the
essay.
2. 2.

1. 1.
Make two positive comments to the writer.
2. 2.

Editor #1 ______________________________ Grade for Editor from Teacher __________________

Editor #2 ______________________________ Grade for Editor from Teacher __________________