Argument-Persuasion Essay Revision and Editing 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6.
What is the topic? What is the opposition -t he dependent clause? What are your two main points of support? Do paragraph 2, 3 and 4 follow/develop the thesis? Are the paragraphs developed equally? Is your thesis at the top of the page?
No No's 1. comma splice 2. run-on sentence 3. fragments 4. text language 5. sentences starting with "It" 6. sentences starting with "There" 7. contractions 8. passive voice 9. misused words Sentence Style (labeled in parentheses at end) 1. one periodic 2. one cumulative 3. sentence patterns one from 1-1d one from 2-3 one from 4-8 one from 9-10 one from 11-13 one from 14-20 4. No repetitive sentence beginnings except for style Vocabulary 10 words labeled and correctly used Diction Strong Precise