Evaluating a paragraph

I. Topic Sentence

1. Does the topic sentence begin the paragraph?

2. Has the topic or subject been narrowed or limited?

3. Does the topic sentence express an opinion or idea about the topic?

II. Support

1. Are specific and concrete details used for support?

2. Is the support too general or vague?

3. Which of the following types of support are used:

. Short examples?

. Extended or narrative examples?

. Explanations?

. Statistics?

. Statements by authorities? (quotes and

. paraphrases)

. Descriptions?

III. Unity

1. Which supporting sentences directly relate to the idea expressed in the topic sentence?

2. Which supporting sentences do not directly support the idea expressed in the topic sentence?

IV. Coherence

1. Is there a logical order to the support?

2. Is repetition used to keep the reader focused?

3. Is the support relationship to the main idea sufficiently explained?

. Using: Synonyms referring to key words;

. Pronouns referring to key words;

. Repeating actual key words or ideas;

4. Is the paragraph consistent in:

. Person? (1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd)

. Number? (singular, plural)

. Tense? (Present, Past, etc.)

5. Are combining devices used to tie points or sentences together?

. Transition;

. Coordination;

. Subordination.

Paragraph Writing Evaluation Form

	Peer Editor’s Comments and Suggestions
General
1. What is the best feature of this paragraph?
Paper Format
2. Is the format correct? Does it look like the model?
Organization and Content
3. Topic sentence: Is there a clear topic sentence? Does it have a controlling idea?   4. Supporting sentences: Is the main idea clear? Does the writer need to add more details to explain it? 5. Concluding sentence: Is there a concluding sentence? Does it begin with an appropriate end-of-paragraph signal?   6. Unity: Do all of the sentences support the topic sentence?   7. Coherence: Do the sentences flow smoothly? Are there any inconsistent pronouns? Are transition signals used?
Sentence Structure
8. Are there any unclear sentences? Can you suggest a way to improve them?
Grammar and Mechanics
9. Are there any errors in grammar and mechanics?

UNIT 3

Essay Writing

Organization of the Essay

THE PARAGRAPH	THE ESSAY
Topic Sentence	Introductory Paragraph	General Statements THESIS STATEMENT
Body (supporting sentences)	Body Paragraphs	TOPIC SENTENCE Supporting Sentences
TOPIC SENTENCE Supporting Sentences
TOPIC SENTENCE Supporting Sentences
Concluding Sentence	Concluding Paragraph	CONCLUDING SENTENCE(S) Final Thoughts

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