Persuasive (Opinion) Checklist.docx

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COULD BE IMPROVED

YES!

FOCUS/PURPOSE

I stated my opinion clearly.

I stayed focused on my opinion throughout the essay without going off topic.  
 

CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT

I included at least three reasons for my opinion.

I included three or four details about each of my reasons.  Details include facts, statistics, examples, or personal experiences.
 

ORGANIZATION

I have a clear introduction that includes a hook, information about the topic, and my opinion. 

I have at least three body paragraphs.  Each body paragraph is about a new reason

I have a strong conclusion where I restate my opinion and tell readers what action they should take next.

I use transitions between paragraphs to show how they are connected.

I use transitions between ideas in each of my paragraphs.
 

LANGUAGE USE & STYLE

I vary the lengths of my sentences so that I have both long and short sentences.

I use powerful persuasive words from the word bank to show that I care about the topic and want my reader to take action.
 

GRAMMAR & CONVENTIONS

I have read my essay to myself so that I can hear my mistakes and correct them.  I made my reader SMILE by checking:

Sentences : Each sentence has a subject and a verb (an action).

Marks : End each sentence with a punctuation mark .

Indents : Indent when you begin a new paragraph.

Letters : Start each sentence with a capital letter .