Paper 1 Checklist

Introduction
Hook with an eye on the topic
Identification of text, text type, author, and audience
Clear thesis statement with the language of the GQ and rich idea(s)

Body Paragraphs
Clear topic sentences with a rich idea that echos ideas from the thesis
Precise textual references
Each reference “pinned” to a literary, visual, or structural authorial choice
Clear and accurate labeling of authorial choices
Explanation of how authorial choices shape meaning for the reader
Inferences, implications, or conclusions the reader can draw from “reading between the
lines”
Evaluation of the effectiveness of authorial choices with respect to authorial purpose
Transition words between ideas within paragraphs
Transitional phrases between ideas between paragraphs
Concluding sentences the link to the language of the GQ and rich ideas from the thesis

Conclusion
Restate the thesis in a new and insightful way
Synthesize - not summarize - the main ideas of each body paragraph
Final thought that links out to further implications of the text

Language
Clear academic register with no casual slips into colloquial language
Grammatical accuracy
Mix of simple and complex sentences
Carefully chosen academic vocabulary
Voice throughout the paper to increase readability