Essay Evaluation

Essay Title:

Points of Evaluation Evidence

Does the essay have a thesis statement?

□ Yes □ No

Do the supporting paragraphs expand the thesis statement?

□ Yes □ No

Does the introductory paragraph provide the background to

the essay?
□ Yes □ No

Does the concluding paragraph wrap up the essay well?

□ Yes □ No

Do all the paragraphs have topic sentences?

□ Yes □ No

Do the supporting sentences expand the topic sentences?

□ Yes □ No

Do all the paragraphs contain adequate linking words &

phrases?
□ Yes □ No

Is there variation of sentence length in the paragraphs?

□ Yes □ No

Are there grammatical errors (such as incorrect use of

tenses, articles, singular/plural) and incorrect use of
vocabulary (such as informal words instead of formal
words)?
□ Yes □ No