PEER EDIT: Argumentative Essay

Your Name: __________________________________________

Author of Paper Youre Editing: _________________________________________

To receive credit for this assignment, you will be assessed on your comments and annotations regarding
YOUR PARTNERS work. You are to give appropriate and constructive feedback that helps your partners
writing (content). Do NOT focus on grammar and mechanics here this workshop is to help you and your
partner evaluate your writing to be sure all of the content required is in place and has purpose before we
move onto grammar and mechanics. My expectations are to see an exchange of writing, extended
reflection and analysis on their work, and an engaged dialogue at the end of the process.

Introduction:
Read your partners introduction -- their entire first paragraph. Do not make annotations or markings
simply read. After one complete reading of their introduction, answer the questions below.
Write an H in the left margin next to their Hook. Does their hook engage you as a reader? Why or why
not?

Is their Hook related to their Thesis? If not, provide a suggestion.

Underline your partners Thesis (preview of main points).

Is your authors Thesis focused? Y / N -- if not, please explain why below.

Is your authors Thesis debatable? Y / N -- if not, please explain why below.

Does your authors Thesis pick a side? Y / N

Find your partners Claims in their Thesis statement. (Remember, the Thesis statement can be more than
one sentence.) Write a small C above each Claim.

Body Paragraph Structure:

Read the first sentence of each Body Paragraph and label these as Reasons 1, 2, and 3 (minimum) in the
left margin (R1, R2, R3).
Do the Reasons/Claims (BTS) match the three main points in the Thesis mentioned above in #1, #2, and
#3? Y / N
If not, please give your partner an idea to rewrite their Thesis here (give example):

Please read EACH Body Paragraph as a separate entity and evaluate below. Please place a checkmark ()
next to the items that are successfully completed. If items are not successfully completed, place an X and
circle the problem on their hardcopy. IF THERE ARE ANY SENTENCES THAT DO NOT SERVE AS
EVIDENCE, WARRANTS, OR TRANSITIONS, CROSS THEM OUT.
 Reason 1 (2nd paragraph)
_____ Beginning Topic Sentence
(BTS) states Reason and
previews Evidence
_____ Concluding Topic Sentence
(CTS) reviews Reason/connects
back to Claim; CTS transitions to
next paragraph
_____ Each piece of Evidence is
partnered with a
Commentary/Explanation that
explains the connection to that
paragraphs focus (Warrant)
Reason 2 (3rd paragraph)
_____ Beginning Topic Sentence
(BTS) states Reason and
previews Evidence
_____ Concluding Topic Sentence
(CTS) reviews Reason/connects
back to Claim; CTS transitions to
next paragraph
_____ Each piece of Evidence is
partnered with a
Commentary/Explanation that
explains the connection to that
paragraphs focus (Warrant)
Reason 3 (4th paragraph)
_____ Beginning Topic Sentence
(BTS) states Reason and
previews Evidence
_____ Concluding Topic Sentence
(CTS) reviews Reason/connects
back to Claim; CTS transitions to
next paragraph
_____ Each piece of Evidence is
partnered with a
Commentary/Explanation that
explains the connection to that
paragraphs focus (Warrant)

If the Warrant is inadequately If the Warrant is inadequately If the Warrant is inadequately

provided or completely missing,
please write an exclamation
point (!) in the left margin
where the trouble is found.
_____ Transitions used effectively
to move between each
Evidence/Commentary into the
next Evidence/Commentary
provided or completely missing,
please write an exclamation
point (!) in the left margin where
the trouble is found.
_____ Transitions used effectively
to move between each
Evidence/Commentary into the
next Evidence/Commentary
provided or completely missing,
please write an exclamation
point (!) in the left margin where
the trouble is found.
_____ Transitions used effectively
to move between each
Evidence/Commentary into the
next Evidence/Commentary

If a transition is needed, please If a transition is needed, please If a transition is needed, please

write a star (*) in between the write a star (*) in between the write a star (*) in between the
sentences that need some sentences that need some sentences that need some
connecting piece. connecting piece. connecting piece.

Counterargument:
In your own words, what is the purpose of a Counterargument?

What is your authors Counterargument? Write it here:

Look back at their Claim does the statement above act as a mirror/opposite? Y / N

What Reason(s) does your author list as to why that Counterargument may be valid? Write the Reason(s)
here:

Citations:
For each piece of Evidence, please go back through and CIRCLE any pieces of Evidence that do not have a
citation (quote or direct reference).

On your partners paper, place a checkmark next to each citation that is in proper MLA format. For each
citation that is not in proper MLA format, CIRCLE the incorrect citation in the page.
Conclusion:
Find your partners restatement of the Claim and write it below:

Are the reviewed Reasons/Claims consistent with their Thesis Statement AND their Body Paragraphs?
Y / N If not, what needs to be added?

Is there a Concluding Statement that answers the question, Why should I care? Y / N
If so, rewrite below. If not, help your partner by brainstorming one below.

Based on your honest judgment of their work, what grade (out of 100) would you say this essay has
earned? ______ / 100 Why? This response should be at least 3 meaningful, specific sentences in length.

The final part of this workshop is to go through your packet with your
partner. Every suggestion given should be clearly and legibly written
so it can be used to make edits for Second Drafts.

To be completed by your partner:

I have discussed revisions and changes to my First Draft with

________________________________ (editors name)

Authors Name (printed): _______________________________

Authors Signature: _______________________________