Persuasive Essay Editing Checklist

Persuasive Letter Editing Checklist

Introduction

Content

______Has the correct heading

______Is double-spaced and in 12pt Times New Roman Font

______Begins with a “hook” grabber

______Contains 2-3 sentences that provide background about the subject

______The last sentence provides a thesis (the main idea) for what you are writing about

______Provides three reasons that clearly support the position of the subject

Paragraph 1

______Provides a transition in the first sentence

______States what your first suggestion is

______Has 2-3 examples that support the first suggestion

______Examples are clearly explained using good details

______Contains a closing sentence

Paragraph 2

______States what your suggestion is

______Has 2-3 examples that support the second suggestion ______Examples are clearly explained using good details

Paragraph 3

______States your third suggestion

______Has 2-3 examples that support the third suggestion

______Examples are clearly explained using good details

Conclusion

_____ Re-states the thesis from the introduction

_____ Summarizes the main reasons for your position

_____ Contains a call to action (further ideas that may help this person)

Grammar/ Structure/ Mechanics

_____ Each paragraph begins with a transition

_____ Each sentence ends with punctuation and begin with capital letters

_____ All words are spelled AND used correctly

_____ The sentences make sense (no run on sentences or sentence fragments)

_____ Punctuation is used correctly throughout the letter

_____ Has good vocabulary

_____ At least one example of figurative language can be identified