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Peer Review Form

Essay Writers …………………………………..........................................................................

Reviewers …………………………………..........................................................................

Read your classmates’ essay carefully. As you read, underline, circle, highlight and provide useful written feedback in the margins of the essay.

Remember the purpose of peer review is to provide your classmates with helpful responses so that they can improve their essay. Please answer the questions below as completely as possible.

Introduction

1. Does the introduction capture your interest? Why or why not? (2 marks)
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2. Does the author present a clear and focused thesis statement? (2 marks)
a) If your answer is yes, copy it in the space provided below.
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b) If the thesis statement is unclear, underline and write “unclear” next to it then make a suggestion for improvement in the space provided. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Is the thesis statement supported by each body paragraph? [ ] Yes [ ] No
(1 mark)

4. Do you have any suggestions for improvement of the introduction [ ] Yes [ ] No (1 mark)
a) Write out your suggestions in the space provided.
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b) If you do not have any suggestions, state clearly what you like about the introduction
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Organization

1. Are the ideas clearly presented? [ ] Yes [ ] No
(If there are parts that are unclear or confusing underline them and write the word “unclear” in the margin). (1 mark)

2. Are the ideas organised in a logical and useful order? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Do you think anything should be moved? (If some parts need to be moved, you can draw arrows) (1 mark)

Developmental (Body) Paragraphs

1. Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence? Highlight them.
(If there are any topic sentences which are unclear, underline and label them as “unclear”). [ ] Yes [ ] No (1 mark)