Peer-Editing Worksheet 9

Chapter 9: Essay Organization

Peer E d i tor: _____________ Date: _____________

1. Do the first few sentences of the introduction lead you to the thesis statement? 0 yes O no

Where is the thesis statement ?

2. How many paragraphs are there in the body? number ___

What are the topics of the body paragraphs?

I. 3. _________

2. 4. _________

(If there are more or fewer paragraphs, add or delete lines.)

3. What Jdnd of supporting details does the writer use in each body paragraph (examples, statistics, facts, etc.)?

4. Check each paragraph for unity. Is any sentence unnecessary or off the topic? 0 yes O no

If your answer is yes, write a comment about it (them).

S. Check each paragraph for coherence. Does each one flow smoothly from
beginning to end? D yes O no

a. What key nouns are repeated? ------

b. What transition signals can you find? -------

6. What expressions does the writer use to link paragraphs? If there is none, write none. (If there are more or
fewer paragraphs, add or delete lines.)

To introduce the first body paragraph: -------­

Between Paragraphs 2 and 3: --------­

Between Paragraphs 3 and 4: --------­

Between Paragraphs 4 and 5: --------­

To introduce the conclusion: -------

7. What kind of conclusion does this essay have-a summary of the main points or a restatement of the
thesis statement? --
--

Does the writer make a final comment? 0 yes O no

What is it? --
--

Is this an effective ending (one that you will remember)? 0 yes O no

8. In your opinion, what is the best feature of this essay? In other words, what is this writer's best writing skill?

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 Self-Editing Worksheet 9
Chapter 9: Essay Organization

W r i ter: ------- Date: __

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Format
My essay is in the correct format (title centered, first l i ne of every paragraph
indented, margins on both sides, double-spaced). 0 yes 0 no

Content and Organization

My essay fits the assignment. 0 yes 0 no
Introduction

I wrote a '·funnel introduction." 0 yes 0 no

The last sentence of my introduction is my thesis statement. (Copy your thesis
statement.) 0 yes 0 no

Body

The body has _____ paragraphs. (Write a nwnber.)

In each body paragraph, I discuss a different aspect of my main topic. 0 yes 0 no
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that tells which aspect it w i l l discuss. 0 yes 0 no
I used supporting details in each paragraph. ( Write the IIUIIIber used in each paragraph.) 0 yes 0 no
Body paragraph I _____ Body paragraph 2 __
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Body paragraph 3 _____ Body paragraph 4 __

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Conclusion
In my conclusion, I (check one) 0 summarize my reasons 0 repeat my thesis in different words

Unity
Each paragraph discusses only one idea, and there are no sentences that are off the topic. 0 yes 0 no

Coherence
Each paragraph flows smoothly from beginning to end. 0 yes 0 no
I repeat key nouns and pronouns. 0 yes 0 no
I use transition signals to show relationships among ideas. 0 yes 0 no
I use transition signals to link paragraphs. 0 yes 0 no

Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling

I checked my punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. 0 yes 0 no

Grammar and Sentence Structure

I varied my sentence structure by writing simple, compound, and complex sentences. 0 yes 0 no
J checked my paragraph for fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0 yes 0 no

Personal Grammar Trouble Spots

Number found
and corrected

I checked my paragraph for ------ errors .

(verb tense, article, etc.)
I checked my paragraph for ------ errors.
I checked my paragraph for ------- errors.

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