1. Editing, Revising, and Peer Reviewing our Essays

2. MLA Format Heading should have: *MLA Format
*Written on the LEFT hand side of your paper
Heading Example:
Roundy 1
Suzy Smith
Mrs. Roundy
Period 4
28, September 2015
Theme Analysis Essay
(centered; not bold or italicized)
This year in language arts the MLA format is a non-negotiable. It is important that you head your papers like this all year. Your paper needs to have one inch margins all around. In addition, be sure to double space and use the Times New Roman font with twelve point font. Moreover, be sure to spell out all numbers like two, four, ten. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Double space, 12 point size, Times New Roman

3. Heading :
*Your LAST name along with the page number should be at the top of the page if your paper is more than one page (and it should be).
MLA Format
Roundy 2
This is what the second page should look like of your essay. Be sure to indent every new paragraph. Furthermore, make sure you are citing your source correctly (Vanderpool 5). Did you “pee” in every paragraph? Does every paragraph in the body have a point to support your theme, two examples of text evidence, and explanation to prove your point? At the end of your paper, you need to include the work cited page. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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4. Work Cited Don’t forget to include the other novel!
Lastname, Firstname. Title of the Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year.
This is the LAST page of your essay. This is your bibliography. MLA calls is Work Cited. This is on a separate page.
(Lastname, Firstname of author)
Don’t forget to include the other novel!
You should have BOTH books cited correctly.
Roundy 3
Works Cited
Vanderpool, Clare. Moon over Manifest. New York. Harper, 2010.
Vanderpool, Clare. Navigating Early. New York. Harper, 2012.

5. Revising: Reviewing the Draft
Introduction Paragraph
Catchy Hook (quote, question, or thought)
Introduces author and title
Summary of book
Clear and specific thesis (theme) statement?
Transitions
Transitions for each comparison or contrasting points and between paragraphs
Smooth and free flowing
Tie contiguous paragraphs and sentences together

6. Revising: Reviewing the Draft (cont.)
Body Paragraphs
Make sense when read together
Support thesis (theme) statement
Did you PEE in each one?
(Point, Evidence, and Explain)
Logical order
Did you compare and contrast BOTH novels?
Supporting sentences
Support topic sentence

7. Revising: Reviewing the Draft (cont.)
Conclusion
Synthesizes
Restates theme and main points
Ties essay together
Provides a strong, satisfying ending

8. Editing: Punctuation, Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics
Check:
Spelling
Grammar
Subject/verb agreement
Search for PERFECT word
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Search for strong verbs
Cut extraneous material

9. Proofreading: Final Check
Take a break before proofing.
Do not rush it.
Read your essay aloud.
Read your essay slowly.
Have an unbiased pair of eyes look your essay over.

10. Revising and Editing Checklist *Paper has: Introduction
3 body paragraphs
Conclusion
*Clear theme
*Strong points to prove theme in each body paragraph
*TWO examples of text evidence in each body paragraph
*Explained points; gave commentary and explained how points
and evidence are relevant and important in each body paragraph.
*MLA format
*Text evidence AND work cited correctly
*Clarity -- clear, precise language
*Word choice – strong, clear vocabulary
*GUM -- no errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics
Does your essay compare
how these novels are connected?
Does your essay contrast
how these novels are different?
Do you have clear transitions to
show comparisons and contrasts?

11. Clarity -- clear, precise language
Peer Review Checklist
Clarity -- clear, precise language
Word choice – strong, clear vocabulary
Organization – effective hook, paper has a smooth flow
Conclusion- effective ending, paper has a smooth ending
GUM -- no errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics
Clear theme
Strong points to prove theme in each body paragraph
TWO examples of text evidence in each body paragraph
Explained points; gave commentary and explained how points
and evidence are relevant and important in each body paragraph.
MLA format
Text evidence AND Work cited correctly
Do you have clear transitions to
show comparisons and contrasts?
Does your essay compare
how these novels are connected?
Does your essay contrast
how these novels are different?