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Name ____________________________________ Class Pd ___________ Date _______________________

Writing Workshop Review


1. Use third person point of view (Do Not Use I or I think) 2. Make sure subjects and verbs agree.

3. Write using literary present tense

4. Correct all fragments/run-ons to make a complete sentence. 5. Format essay using the detailed outline

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Name ____________________________________ Class Pd ___________ Date _______________________

Peer Editing Guide


Instructions: Use the guide below to allow your peer to check for what needs to be edited and revised before
submitting your final draft.
Editing Guidelines Peer signatures

Third Person Point of View Third person point of view checked by:
Circle any use of first person/ second person _________________________________________
I , I think , We Us

Subject/Verb Agreement Subject-verb agreement checked by:


Underline all subjects once and verbs two times. _________________________________________
Check to see if they are both singular/plural

Literary Present Tense Literary present tense checked by:


Underline all verbs two times. Check to see if verbs __________________________________________
are in present tense.

Complete sentences Complete sentences checked by:


Put a slash ( / ) at the end of each complete __________________________________________
sentence. Make sure there are no fragments or
run-on sentences.

Essay Format Essay formatting checked by:


Introduction: In the margins, label the HOOK and _________________________________________
BACKGROUND; highlight the THESIS

Body Paragraphs: In the margins, label the topic


sentences (TS), concrete details/quotes/textual
evidence (CD), commentary (CM) and concluding
sentences (CS).

After completing the editing guide, submit this page to Ms. Edwards BEFORE using the rubric to revise/write
your FINAL DRAFT!

The FINAL DRAFT of your essay will be an assessment grade worth 100 pts;
it will count as 20% of your grade for the first semester.
11/29/17- Rough Draft Due
12/1/17 - Peer Editing Form Due
12/4/17 Final Draft Due

Final draft must be written in blue/black ink on college ruled paper with MLA heading and title (do not
write on the back of your paper); OR you can type the essay in 12 Font, Times New Roman,
Double-spaced and print (essays may also be emailed to [email protected] )
If not submitted with all components completed, you will be required to RESUBMIT!

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