1. Persuasive Essay Revising Conference for Rough Draft #1: Author’s Name_________________ Reviewer’s Name_________________ Use the checklists below to revise and edit your partner’s 1st draft. Use a highlighter to draw the writer’s attention to specific areas of concern or to missing or inadequate items. Use the “Comments” spaces for specific, extended feedback. Essay Introduction: _____ is attention-getting _____ includes a creative statement of reasons _____ concludes with a strong, clear position statement Comments: Reason Paragraph #1: _____ includes a strong topic statement of the reason _____ has specific, reliable evidence and research to support the reason _____ develops the reason and examples with the author’s own explanation and extension _____ uses a variety of sentence structures, sentence starters, and transitions to make the writing interesting _____ uses strong, precise, colorful, and commanding words _____ has a definite concluding statement Comments:

2. Reason Paragraph #2: _____ uses a sophisticated transition to connect this paragraph to the one above it _____ includes a strong topic statement of the reason _____ has specific, reliable evidence and research to support the reason _____ develops the reason and examples with the author’s own explanation and extension _____ uses a variety of sentence structures, sentence starters, and transitions to make the writing interesting _____ uses strong, precise, colorful, and commanding words _____ has a definite concluding statement Comments: Reason Paragraph #3: _____ uses a sophisticated transition to connect this paragraph to the one above it _____ includes a strong topic statement of the reason _____ has specific, reliable evidence and research to support the reason _____ develops the reason and examples with the author’s own explanation and extension _____ uses a variety of sentence structures, sentence starters, and transitions to make the writing interesting _____ uses strong, precise, colorful, and commanding words _____ has a definite concluding statement Comments:

3. Counter-Argument Paragraph: _____ uses a sophisticated transition to connect this paragraph to the one above it _____ includes a strong topic statement and explanation of the counter- argument _____ includes a strong rebuttal statement specifically refuting the aforementioned counter-argument _____ has specific, reliable evidence and research to support the rebuttal _____ develops the rebuttal and examples with the author’s own explanation and extension _____ uses a variety of sentence structures, sentence starters, and transitions to make the writing interesting _____ uses strong, precise, colorful, and commanding words _____ has a definite concluding statement Comments: Essay Conclusion: _____ uses a sophisticated transition to connect this paragraph to the one above it _____ includes a restatement of the author’s position _____ creatively summarizes and synthesizes the reasons that support this position _____ ties up loose ends and provides a sense of closure, especially to any issues raised in the introductory paragraph _____ has a clear, commanding, and specific call to action Comments:

4. Other Considerations: _____ essay is tailored to the appropriate audience…PARENTS _____ language is natural & appropriate for the audience _____ sequencing is logical and effective _____ author shows a strong commitment to the topic & forces the reader to care about what s/he has to say about it (strong voice) _____ has a clear, commanding, and specific call to action _____ has minimal to no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage, etc. _____ author maintains a consistent point of view and verb tense throughout essay Comments: