Peer Editing Form 3

Reader:   Date:

1. What is the title of the essay?

2. Does the introduction have an effective hook?   Yes  No

If not, how can it be better?

3. Write the thesis statement here:

What suggestions do you have for improving it?

4. Does each body paragraph have a topic sentence related to the thesis statement?   Yes  No

If not,  explain:

5. Does the essay include at least two vocabulary words or phrases from the unit? If yes, list them here:

6. Which of the following does the writer use in the conclusion?

  restate the thesis statement   ask a question   make a prediction

  offer a suggestion   give an opinion

7. What do you like best about this essay?

8. Are there any places where you want more information?   Yes  No

If yes, where?

9. How many citations does the writer use?

10 Do you think this number is too low or too high? Why?

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