AMERICAN LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

14 SEPTEMBER 2012

“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip

ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” 

Ray Bradbury

Peer Editing Clear thesis

statement Coherence and

ClarityClear purposeDefinite ideasPoints relate to

thesisEvidence/quotes

support points Do the

introduction/conclusion help or hurt the essay?

Are transition statements clear?

Is the structure of the essay clear?

Is the essay interesting?

What sentences can be made stronger?

Does the writer use active verbs?

Does the essay flow easily from point to point?

Homework:

Final draft of essay

WITHWorks Cited,

Outline, and

Peer editedrough draft,

stapled togetherIN THAT ORDER