First Paragraph
Make sure the essay has a title
Check for a grabber (an anecdote, or an interesting fact)
which grabs the reader’s attention
Check for background information: the reason for the
interest in the topic
Check for a thesis statement: a sentence which states the
topic and the position of the writer.
Body Paragraphs:
Check to see if the paragraph addresses the counter claim or
the counter argument.
Check to see if the paragraph rebuts the counter claim
(shows why the counter claim is incorrect or unimportant).
Check to see if the paragraph gives a logical appeal, or an
ethical appeal or an emotional appeal.
Check to see if the paragraph gives:
Logical Appeal: facts, statistics
Ethical Appeal: Expert Opinion, Fact and Examples
Emotional Appeal: Anecdotes, Examples
Check to see if the paragraph has a good transitional
sentence, which will segue to the next paragraph.
Concluding Paragraph:
Check to see if there is a restatement of the opinion
Check to see if there is a restatement of the reasons
Check to see if there is a call to action
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