Idea Essay Editing Checklist
use to check your own essay and your editing partners':
Intro:
___ Hook captures the readers' attention
___ Thesis statement introduces topic and gives 3 reasons why
Body Paragraphs:
___ Natural transitions that move the reader from one idea to another
___ 1 reason in each paragraph
___ Reasons are supported by details and examples
___ Each reason is clearly explained
Conclusion:
___ Restates thesis
___ Sums up overall argument
___ Leaves the reader with the main idea
Don't forget to give additional constructive criticism :)
Focus correction areas:
*transitions
*clear explanations in body paragraphs
*intro and conclusion
use to check your own essay and your editing partners':
Intro:
___ Hook captures the readers' attention
___ Thesis statement introduces topic and gives 3 reasons why
Body Paragraphs:
___ Natural transitions that move the reader from one idea to another
___ 1 reason in each paragraph
___ Reasons are supported by details and examples
___ Each reason is clearly explained
Conclusion:
___ Restates thesis
___ Sums up overall argument
___ Leaves the reader with the main idea
Don't forget to give additional constructive criticism :)
Focus correction areas:
*transitions
*clear explanations in body paragraphs
*intro and conclusion