Thesis Statement
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Topic Sentences for each body paragraph
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First sentence of commentary/analysis for each body
paragraph
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First sentence of introductory paragraph
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Sentence
punctuated
correctly?
Sentence
Structure
What diction choices could be replaced with a more
precise one? Write changes here.
Write a sentence or two that characterizes your overall use of syntax in this Rough Draft. Is there variety evident? How could you revise this essay to
make your syntax more effective?
List all of the assertions in your paragraph:
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Choose one of those assertions and explain what you have done to support it. What is the ratio between assertion and commentary?
Find at least two transitions that help to lead one idea to another. Write them down here:
Now, using introductory elements or by restructuring the ideas in the sentences, create stronger sentences that help to lead the reader more
smoothly from one idea to the next.