Dialectic Journal: Peer-Editing checklist

Mr. Rose

Journal writer’s name: Malak Naaman

Not yet Starting to Yes!

Topic Sentence: ​Starts with a topic sentence

that argues/takes a position on the
SIGNIFICANCE of the passage as it relates to X
the deeper meaning of the text. Should
incorporate critical theory lens.

Identifies the ​speaker​, ​audience a

​ nd ​context
X
of the quotation.

Correctly and explicitly ​identifies ​2-3 ​stylistic

X
devices ​(alliteration, allusion, etc.), examples of
figurative language ​(simile, metaphor,
personification, etc.), strong ​images​, or
powerful uses of ​diction​.

Requotes the quote to convincingly ​analyze the X

impact ​the identified stylistic devices, images,

or language have on the meaning of the text as
related to the topic sentence.

Connects ​the passage to another ​specific X

passage ​or ​event ​in the text. Discusses how

the passage relates to the ​larger meaning ​of
the text as a whole.
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