Does this essay conform to the 5-paragraph format?
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Does the essay contain 5 paragraphs? |
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Is there a title? |
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Does the first paragraph serve as an introduction? |
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Does the introduction contain a thesis. If so what
is the thesis? (Remember: a the thesis is a general statement
saying what the entire paper is about.) |
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Does the introduction list the 3 specific topics
that will be discussed in the body paragraphs?
If the answer is yes, list the 3 topics:
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Does the second paragraph include a topic
sentence?
If so, what is the topic sentence? |
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Does the second paragraph include specific
support for the topic sentence?
List some supporting examples
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Is the second paragraph coherent (in other
words, it sticks to the point without deviating, it has
unity)? |
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Does the third paragraph include a topic
sentence?
If so, what is the topic sentence? |
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Does the third paragraph include specific
support for the topic sentence?
List some supporting examples
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2.
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Is the third paragraph coherent (in other
words, it sticks to the point without deviating, it has
unity)? |
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Does the fourth paragraph include a topic
sentence?
If so, what is the topic sentence? |
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Does the fourth paragraph include specific
support for the topic sentence?
List some supporting examples
1.
2.
3. |
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Is the fourth paragraph coherent (in other
words, it sticks to the point without deviating, it has
unity)? |
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Is there a concluding paragraph? |
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Does it restate the highlights of the paper? |
Title and First Paragraph
Did you like the title?
Provide me with an an alternate title_____________________
What did the write do to get your interest?
How does the intro strike you?
Did it interest you? Why or why not?
Did the intro state the thesis and topics?
How could the intro be made more enticing?
More Food for Thought
After reading the intro, did the essay continue as expected, or was
it rather different from what you anticipated? Why?
Can you easily create a rough outline of the essay?
What is especially good about the essay?
Does the essay create meaning from simple facts?
Does the write hold values that you share? Do you think most readers
would agree with the essay or at least find some truth?
What ethical questions are raised? Hw are people treated?
Feel free to write additional comments/suggestions below:
Below are some suggestions for topics of discussion.
- Was the support in each body paragraph convincing?
- Was the conclusion memorable?
- Did the writer deviate from the topic?
- Any grammatical suggestions?
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