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Persuasive Essay – 2nd Draft Checklist
English 105
Persuasive Essay 2nd Draft Checklist
Directions: Read through your (or your partner’s essay) and make sure that all the following items are present. If not, write a brief comment stating what needs to be added or changed.
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Introduction has a hook and brief background information |
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Thesis statement is the last sentence of introduction and includes TOPIC + POINT + REASONS |
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Has a background paragraph that gives enough information to understand the problem |
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First body paragraph has a topic sentence with a controlling idea |
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First body paragraph has enough information and examples to support the topic sentence |
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First body paragraph has enough explanation to show how the information supports the thesis |
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Second body paragraph has a topic sentence with a controlling idea |
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Second body paragraph has enough information and examples to support the topic sentence |
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Second body paragraph has enough explanation to show how the information supports the thesis |
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All paragraphs include citations. |
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Conclusion includes a call to action or prediction for the future |