NAME DATE

Peer Editing
Writer’s name: Kyndall Newby
Who did you peer edit?
Did the writer answer the prompt? yes no

Did the writer use appropriate details or evidence to develop their writing? yes no

Is the writing organized in a way that makes sense? yes no

Did the writer use a variety of sentence types to make the writing more interesting? yes no

Are there any spelling or punctuation mistakes? yes no

Are there any grammar errors? yes no

Two things I really liked about the writer’s story:

I really liked the conclusion or the ending because it leave you hanging for more of the story
1.

There were many details that made the reader feel as if they were actually in the situation
2.
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One thing I think the writer could do to improve the writing:

1. There were some grammar mistakes, but that was only once in a blue moon!

Other comments or notes:

I would suggest following those comments I left if you want. It's totally optional, but I
think it would help make better sense throughout the story.

Did you voice these opinions to your peer?

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Writer’s Checklist
Ideas

Yes
Does your first paragraph hook the reader?

Yes Is the purpose of your writing clear (to inform, to make an argument, etc.)?

Yes Is the genre of writing appropriate for your purpose?

Not sure Is your main idea clear and easy to summarize?

Yes Does your text contain details and information that support your main idea?

Yes Are the ideas in the text well organized?

Yes Do you connect your ideas by using transitions?

Yes Do you use parallel structure to keep your ideas clear?

Some Does each paragraph have a conclusion that transitions to the next paragraph?

Yes Does your writing end with a strong conclusion that restates the original purpose of the text?

Language

Yes Do you keep a consistent point of view throughout?

Yes Do you use the present tense when writing about a text?
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Yes Are any shifts in verb tense easy to follow and necessary?

Yes Have you removed unnecessary or confusing words?

Yes Do you use vivid verbs and descriptive adjectives when appropriate?

Yes Do you use different styles of language (like figurative or sensory) when appropriate?

Yes Do you use a variety of sentence types?

No Do you vary the way you begin your sentences?

Yes Did you split up run-on sentences?

Yes Are your pronoun references clear?

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 Plot Diagram Climax Name

Story:
Climax
Falling Action Events

Rising Action Events

Fa
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Ac

Conflict
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Resolution
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Conflict
Exposition
Setting: (place & time)

Characters:

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 Plot Diagram Climax Name

Story:
Climax
Falling Action Events
Rising Action Events

Fa
ll
ing
Ac
tio
n
n
tio
Ac

Conflict
ng

Resolution
i
Ris

Conflict
Exposition
Setting (place & time)

Characters

2016 © Mrs. Renz‘ Class