English VII, Group _____ Unit 1- Cultures peer evaluation

Author _________________________________

Use this checklist and questions to evaluate your partner’s Expository Essay. Evaluate each category on a 0-
5 scale using whole numbers.

1. OVERALL FOCUS
There is one clear, well focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and
accurate information. Grade _________

2. THESIS STATEMENT (PARAGRAPHING)

The Thesis Statement is skillfully stated in the introduction. It clearly states the topic and the writer’s
purpose. The parts of paragraph are well-structured and coherently intertwined. Grade _________

3. EXPLAIN, EVIDENCE AND VOICE.

All explanations clearly and insightfully state how evidence supports topic sentence. All evidence is
reliable and relevant and purposefully supports each topic sentence. The author’s purpose of writing is
very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or
experience with the topic is/are evident. Grade _________

4. WORD CHOICE.
The author uses graphic words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural,
and not forced. Grade _________

5. SENTENCE STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, & SPELLING

All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure (simple, compound, and complex) and
length (8 to 10 words per sentence). The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Grade _________

GENERAL OBSERVATION: (If you have given a grade lower than 5, explain to your partner what needs to
be improved)
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