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Assignment Essay Rough Draft
I. Read through the entire essay. Who is the essay about? What is the dominant impression? (In other words, what is the tone, feeling, mood, or emotion the story leaves you with?) If it cannot be determined, explain that to your partner here.
II. What is the thesis statement? Write down the thesis statement here. Does the essay name the specific subject?
III. It is very important that the essay is not a biography, but rather a narrative of a more specific story. Is the essay telling a story or a series of stories, or merely describing the person's traits? Explain.
IV. Is there a plot? Is there an obstacle or conflict? What is the conflict at the heart of the story?
V. How does the essay create the dominant impression? Through details? Through word choice? A single story? Several short stories? Or is the essay missing a narrative? Explain.
VI. The essay should include examples of figurative language. Find an example of:
i. a metaphor
ii. a simile
iii. personification
iv. allusion
If any are missing from the essay, point that out here. If one is missing, can you give a suggestion?
VII. Does the essay ever go off-topic? Are there any details included that stray from the dominant impression? You're not telling your subject's life story, so part of your job is to pick and choose which details to include. Indicate any details that contradict the dominant impression or do not belong in the essay.
VIII. How is the clarity of the paper?
Check off what needs improvement:
i. grammar __
ii. spelling ___
iii. sentence structure __
iv. word choice/missing words __
v. transitions __
If applicable, note where the reader could become confused:
IX. Does the paper appear to be in MLA format? Is there anything about the essay's formatting that looks different than your own?
Make sure the essay has:
i. a heading ____
ii. a title ____
iii. 12-pt. Times New Roman or Calibri font ____
iv. NO skipped lines ____
v. double-spacing throughout ____
X. What suggestions that were not already mentioned do you have for improving the next draft?