Graphic Organizer for DBQ S

Peer Editing Checklist Directions: Use the “Look For…” column to answer whether your peer has included that item always, sometimes, or never in their essays. Whatever the answer, be sure to check the appropriate column. If need be, write quick notes in the column you checked.

Sometimes… Never Look For… Always… Needs Consistent Improvement I) Is there an introduction paragraph? Did they include some historical context into the intro? Did they include a thesis? Highlight with YELLOW! Did they rephrase the task? II) Do they use the proper # of paragraphs? (Need at least 5) For each body paragraph, does the topic sentence relate to the thesis? Does each body paragraph relate one central idea? Does each body paragraph have at least 3-4 facts? HIGHTLIGHT the FACTS ONLY using… GREEN for body #1 ORANGE for body #2 YELLOW for body #3 Are the body paragraphs organized in a logical manner? Have they included at least 3-4 intellectual or cultural achievements for Egypt? Have they included at least 3-4 lasting impacts of Egypt? Have they included at least 3-4 intellectual or cultural achievements for Gupta India? Have they included at least 3-4 lasting impacts of Egypt? Did they use transitional words or phrases throughout the essay?

III) Do they have a conclusion? Did they restate the thesis? Did they summarize their main points? Did they end with a general broad statement? Did they remember NOT to use “I”? Did they make connections with the ancient times to how this has influenced our world today?

Check at least three positive and three areas of improvement comments from below: If the appropriate comment is not here, you may create your own (within reason!). Positive: ____ Excellent Organization ____ Strong thesis statement ____ Excellent use of historical information ____ Excellent use of transitions ____ Job well done presenting the facts/information ____ Nice “lasting impression” statement (Conclusion) ____ Job well done on developing the historical significance

Areas of Improvement: ____ Need more organization ____ Thesis statement needs to be clear and concise that allows the reader to know the PLAN of the paper ____ Use the historical information in the task to develop the historical significance ____ Use transitions (Like: For example, Therefore, However, Although, On the other hand, First, Then, Next, ect….be creative!) ____ Presenting the facts/information needs to be clear…be sure to include enough relevant facts that directly relate to the thesis statement (3-4 at least per body paragraph) ____ Include a “lasting impression” statement (Conclusion) ____ Develop the historical significance by making connections