Peer Editing ENG 1D Literary Essay

Name:__________________________

1) Knowledge Expert Edited by:____________Scan the literary essay and look for the following items:

5 Paragraphs (introduction, 3 body, conclusion)

1 point, 2 proofs and 2 explanations in each body paragraph

Proper introduction (general to specific)

General statement is interesting and relates to the topic

Proper conclusion (specific to general)

The information about the novel is accurate

2) Thinking Expert Edited by:____________Scan the literary essay and look for the following items:

Creative Title is includedThesis statement is clear and includes sophisticated thought pertaining to the novel (thesis statement is also underlined)

The thesis is arguable

Each point is proven by a proof (quotation)

Each proof is followed by an explanation

All points connect back to prove the thesis

There is evidence of planning (organizer, outline, rough copy)

Peer Editing ENG 1D Literary Essay

3) Application Expert Edited by:____________Scan the literary essay and look for the following items:

The essay flows as a whole. It is easy for the reader to understand.

Evidence of audience engagement (you, as the reader, want to keep reading)

Written in 3rd person, present tense (NO PERSONAL PRONOUNS- No “I” “We” “You” “Us”)

Effective diction/ word choice

Proper MLA Format (double-spaced, your name, teacher’s name, course code, date on the left-hand side, title in the centre, title of the novel always in italics)Proper integration of quotations

Accurate Works Cited page

4) Communication Expert Edited by: ____________Scan the literary essay and look for the following items:

Sentences make logical sense

Proper use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitals