Peer Editing Check Sheet for Descriptive Essay
Author of Essay______
Editor’s name:______
Directions: Let the author read his or her paper aloud to you. Listen carefully and intently. After he or she is done, reread the essay silently and go through the checklist.
Checklist
Introduction Paragraph:
- Is the grabber interesting?YESNO
- What is the essay about?______
- Is the prompt they are addressing clear?YESNO
- Does the author create an effective thesis statement?YESNO
- Write the thesis statement: ______
Body Paragraph 1
- Is there a topic sentence?YESNO
- Write the topic sentence. ______
- List 2 details or descriptions the author provides.
1.______
2.______
- Is there a transition?YESNO
Body Paragraph 2
- Is there a topic sentence?YESNO
- Write the topic sentence. ______
- List 2 details or descriptions the author provides.
1.______
2.______
- Is there a transition?YESNO
Body Paragraph 3
- Is there a topic sentence?YESNO
- Write the topic sentence. ______
- List 2 details or descriptions the author provides.
1.______
2.______
- Is there a transition?YESNO
*There may be more than 3 body paragraphs. On your own piece of paper answer the same questions above for each additional body paragraph.
Conclusion
- Is there a restatement of thesis in different words?YESNO
- Write the conclusion sentence. ______
- What did the author learn from the experience?______
Figurative Language
- Write the metaphor the author uses. ______
- Write the simile the author uses. ______
- Write the example of personification the author uses. ______
- Are there ANY forbidden words?YESNO
- Are all five senses included/described?YESNO
A Few More things to look at.
- Does the author use “you” in the paper?YESNO
- Does the author use “I” or “me” in the paper?(They should.)YES NO
- Does the author have original/good ideas?
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- Is the paper well organized and easy to follow?
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- Does the author use effective wording?
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- Does the author use varied sentence structures?
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- Does the author use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation?
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What did you understand clearly or like the most about the paper?
What can the author improve or what was unclear?
Is the author’s voice clear? How do they feel about the event?
From A-F what grade would you give this essay? ______
List 2 reasons which explain your grade choice.
1.______
2.______