Today we're doing peer review for our argumentative papers. Use this time to get feedback! These are the main things to focus your discussions on:
Introduction:
1. Is the issue indicated? Are there at least two sides?
2. What is the author's claim? Is it included?
3. Reasons -- are they outlined in the introduction?
4. Call to action -- what is it? Can be present here, but if not, should be included in the conclusion
5. Is there enough background information given? If not, suggest where they might elaborate.
Body Paragraphs
6. What pattern of organization to the body paragraphs follow?
7. Does each body paragraph have a topic sentence that includes a REASON?
8. Does each body paragraph have EVIDENCE?
9. How is the opposing viewpoint addressed? Does the author acknowledge, accommodate, or refute? Does he/she include EVIDENCE?
Conclusion
10. What is the paraphrased thesis?
11. How does the essay end? On a positive note? With a call to action?
Works Cited
12. Does the author include at least three sources? Each source here should be included, also, in the body of the paper.
13. Check for MLA formatting.
Overall Impression:
14. What are the essay's strengths?
15. What are the essay's areas for improvement?
If time permits -- Address MLA formatting issues and grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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