Essay Rough Drafts.
  1. Write what type of essay it is at the top of the paper.
  2. Underline your thesis statement. This is the one sentence that sums up what your essay is about. It should be near the beginning.
  3. {Put brackets around your introduction.}
  4. Circle your conclusion. This is where you restate the main points of your essay.
  5. Use the guide to label the parts of the essay.  (1, 2, 3, etc.)
  6. The rubric at the bottom will be used for the final draft.
 Persuasion
  1. Intro: State your position clearly. What are you trying to persuade us to do?
  2. Arguments in your favor.
  3. Answer possible objections. 
  4. Conclusion: Recap your position, and...
  5. Restate your best argument, and...
  6. Give a call to action.
Evaluation
  1. Start with an example of what you're talking about; good or bad.
  2. Explain the criteria. What makes a good _____?
  3. Detailed evidence and examples that back up your evaluation. Show how _______ fits the criteria.
  4. Answer possible objections.
 Response to Literature
  1. I think one of the themes so far of ________ is... (State what you think the book is really about so far.) 
  2. It is the story of... (Brief  summary that generally shows the theme.) 
  3. The scene(s) where...shows how... (Show a couple of  particular scenes that prove your point.) 
  4. As you can see... (Conclusion that very briefly restates your thesis and examples.) 

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Biographical Sketch
  1. Open by showing the person. (Either in action or a physical description)
  2. Present the person's life as a story: beginning, conflict to overcome, rising action, climax, etc. OR show an anecdote that illustrates what you're trying to say about that person.
  3. Show the importance of this person in your life!
 Problem Solution.
  1. Open by showing what the problem is.
  2. Explain your solution.
  3. Explain why your solution is good. (2 good reasons.)
  4. Answer possible objections.
  5. Conclusion should show how things would be different if your solution were implemented.
Eyewitness Report
  1. Open with an image : show! What are we seeing
  2. Who? What? When? Where?
  3. Why do we care?
  4. Conclusion should explain what we should learn from this incident.
 How To (Technical)
  1. Open by Showing the end result. Show why we would want to learn this.
  2. Materials/ Equipment
  3. Step by step. SHOW what you mean. Explain.
  4. Close with tips for going further!
0    1    2    3    4    a) Does the title prepare the reader for the specific topic and content?
0    2    4    6    8    b) Does the essay follow the assignment directions? (Length, parts, etc.)
0    2    4    6    8    c) Does the essay have a clear thesis (statement)?
0    2    4    6    8    d) Does the essay give specific examples?
0    2    4    6    8    e) Is enough commentary (details, explanation, examples) provided?
0    2    4    6    8    f) Are the sentences written in a logical, easy-to-follow way?
0    1    2    3    4    g) Are all of the supporting sentences relevant?
0    1    2    3    4    h) Are transition words used to introduce and connect ideas?
0    1    2    3    4    i) Does the essay end with an appropriate conclusion?
0    1    2    3    4    j) Are the words spelled correctly?
0    1    2    3    4    k) Is the essay free of fragments and run-ons?
0    2    4    6    8    l) Are the other mechanics correct?
0    1    2    3          m)  NDP                                                                         /75 Total.