TGG - Literary Essay Peer Editing Circles.docx
Name of Paragraph Writer:____________________ Peer Editing
The Great Gatsby Literary Essay
Step 1: Write your name above and pass this peer editing sheet
and your paragraph to your left, you only have 15 minutes per
round, so allocate your time carefully and stay on task.
Step 2: You are now editing as the format editor on someone
elses paper; write your name beside edited by, read carefully and
in detail to make helpful suggestions.
Formatting Expert Edited By:
The paragraph has a proper header on it in the top left corner,
with the students name, course code, teachers name and due date
yes no
There is a creative/descriptive title showing a specific
connection to the topic of the essay. (eg. the essay is NOT titled,
The Great Gatsby Essay or Love vs. Hate Essay). The title is NOT
underlined, in a larger font, or in bold.
yes no
There is pagination in the top right corner of each page with
the students last name preceding it (eg. Smith 1)
yes no
The margins are 1 inch on every side
yes no
There are four (4) paragraphs total
yes no
The entire assignment is double-spaced
yes no
Each paragraph is indented
yes no
12 point font and Times New Roman are used throughout
yes no
Any mention of the texts title is in italics (eg. The Great
Gatsby)
yes no
Any reference to the creator uses the first AND last name or
just the last name only. (eg. F.S. Fitzgerald OR Fitzgerald NOT
Francis Scott)
yes no
The Works Cited is on a separate page from the last page of the
essay.
yes no
Title is centered at the top of the page: Works Cited - no bold,
underline or larger font
The works listed are left justified and NOT centered
yes no
It follows all of the guidelines on the MLA style handout for
the Works Cited, including the alphabetization of the authors works
by the authors last name
yes no
All print and electronic sources are listed in the interests of
academic honesty.
yes no
Step 3: Pass this peer editing sheet and the paragraph to your
left
Step 4: You are now the Introduction Expert on a completely new
paper; write your name beside edited by, read carefully and in
detail to make helpful suggestions.
Introduction ExpertEdited by:
The hook is interesting, creative and makes you want to read
more
yes no
The hook is only 1 sentence
yes no
The thesis makes a clear argument (it is arguable and
insightful, the thesis attempts to answer or point out the so
what)
yes no
The thesis is only 1 sentence
yes no
The thesis includes the author (F.S. Fitzgerald) and the title
The Great Gatsby
yes no
Evidence of engagement with audience (the reader is interested
and wants to keep reading)
yes no
There are two criteria (sub-points or sub-arguments) that
support the thesis
yes no
Each criteria is in its own sentence (one (1) sentence)
yes no
The criteria make clear arguments that support the thesis
yes no
Multiple transition words are used to move between sentences
clearly and smoothly
yes no
The transition sentence concludes the introduction and ties to
the first body paragraph
yes no
Step 5: Pass this peer editing sheet with the paragraph to your
left
Step 6: You are now the Body Paragraph Expert on a completely
new paper; write your name beside edited by, read carefully and in
detail to make helpful suggestions.
Body/Conclusion Paragraph ExpertEdited by:
Each point is clearly stated in 1 sentence (Point 1 and Point
2)
yes no
Each point is supported by evidence - direct quotations from the
novel
(4 total in the essay - 2 per body paragraph)
yes no
The evidence connects well and proves the point and thesis
yes no
The evidence is provided in a concise and clear manner
yes no
The evidence has a phrase or lead that briefly introduces the
proof and tied it seamlessly into the rest of the paragraph
yes no
Quotes have MLA citations following them - first one (authors
last name page #) eg: (Fitzgerald 19). All the rest (page #). eg:
(19).
yes no
The analysis clearly and persuasively proves that the point and
thesis are correct
yes no
The analysis is two (2) to four (4) sentences for each point
yes no
The conclusion paragraph contains all of the features of the
introduction in the reverse (restates the thesis, 2 criteria and
finishes with general statement)
yes no
It finishes with a compelling statement reminding the reader of
the overall significance of the argument to the text and life in
general
yes no
No new material or argumentation is introduced, in the
conclusion
yes no
Step 7: Pass this peer editing sheet with the paragraph to your
left
Step 8: You are now the Conventions Expert on a completely new
paper; write your name beside edited by, read carefully and in
detail to make helpful suggestions.
Conventions ExpertEdited by:
Writes in complete sentences that communicate their meaning
clearly and accurately, varying sentence type and structure
yes no
Sentences vary in length and avoid run on sentences (ONLY 1 IDEA
PER SENTENCE)
yes no
Makes logical transitions between ideas using transitional words
and phrases throughout
yes no
Effective diction/word choice used throughout - circle words
that do not work well and make a helpful suggestion
yes no
Only uses third person (avoids personal pronouns - I, me my, we,
us, you, your etc)
yes no
Avoids using cliches, idioms, slang or colloquialisms
yes no
The author does not use contractions (dont, wont, cant, its,
doesnt, wouldnt, theyre etc.)
yes no
Correct use of accurate Canadian spelling -circle words that are
spelling incorrectly
yes no
Correct use of accurate grammar -subject-predicate agreements,
comma splices etc. - circle incorrect usages and make a correct
suggestion where applicable
yes no
Correct use of accurate punctuation, each sentence ends in an
appropriate punctuation mark and is punctuated correctly in the
middle - circle incorrect punctuation and add where needed
yes no
Please return this editing sheet and the essay to its original
owner so they may look over it.
Final Step: Please work SILENTLY and INDEPENDENTLY on your
essay.
On your own, review your essay for the aspects in bold as they
were aspects of writing that they entire class needs to develop to
improve your writing.
