1. PEER EDITING CHECK LIST

2. “Ctl + F” - locate weak diction and 1st or 2nd person pronouns:
You, yours, I, me, we, us, our
How, good, bad, a lot, really, thing(s), very
Highlight their claim and add a comment for each claim that DOES NOT include an opinion or a reason why. Tell them what they are missing.
Evidence- Factual? One sentence? Cited? Lead-ins? Variety?
Interpretation- 3+ sentences? Does it provide context for the article/ source? Does is support/ connect to the claim? Is it repetitive?

3. Peer Editing #4: Pronouns and Antecedents
Pronouns: replace a noun
It is important to use the correct pronoun to replace a noun
The boys scratched their armpits.
The boy scratched his armpit.
Ronald wanted the attention of the cheerleader and the baton twirler, but he could not make ______ look his way.
Singular Pronouns
Plural Pronouns
he, she, him, her, it, its, hers, his
they, them, their, theirs, themselves

4. Pronouns and Antecedents
Use the closer of the two antecedents to determine if you need a singular or plural pronoun.
1. Not only the handpicked flowers but also the homemade peanut butter pie will win Briana's heart with _____ thoughtfulness.
2. Not only the homemade peanut butter pie but also the handpicked flowers will win Briana's heart with ______ thoughtfulness.

5. Pronouns and Antecedents
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
each, either, neither anybody, anyone, anything everybody, everyone, everything nobody, no one, nothing somebody, someone, something
1. Everyone on the planet deserves clean water to quench _______ thirst.
2. Can you believe it? Somebody left ______  dog in a hot car with the windows rolled up!

6. Pronouns and Antecedents
Indefinite Pronouns that can be Singular OR Plural
all, any, none*, more, most, some
Some of this footwear smells because Tina wears ____ to the barn.
Some of these shoes smell because Tina wears ______ to the barn.

7. Pronouns and Antecedents
Collective Nouns
army, audience, board, cabinet, class committee, company, corporation, council department, faculty, family, firm, group jury, majority, minority, navy public, school, senate, team, troupe
Pronouns and Antecedents
When the members of the group act in UNISON, the collective noun is singular.
When the members of the group act as INDIVIDUALS, the collective noun is plural.
The family is at the table, ready for ____ dinner, when Grandma prepares her delicious chicken pot pie.
The committee decided to spend ____ budget surplus on yo-yos for the officers.
The team agreed to host a car wash to finance ____ farthest away game.

8. Pronouns and Antecedents
Everybody will receive (his, their) scores in the mail.
One should not worry too much about (his, their) past mistakes.
Some of the team are wearing (his, their) new helmets.
Neither Mary nor Laura has turned in (her, their) report.
Some of the vanilla has lost (its, their) flavor.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Highlight every pronoun in your paper.
2. Circle the antecedent (noun) it is replacing.
3. If you cannot find an antecedent within one sentence of the pronoun, rename the noun rather than using a pronoun.
4. Check that the pronoun and antecedent agree.

9. Identifying Pronouns Interpretation:
Technology helps out nurses and doctors to find out what is wrong with their patient. It also helps them to see what kind of medicine they are going to need and what they need to do to help the person feel better. Technology has everything to solve these problems. They know how to do it and when to do it.
How can we fix problems with pronouns in this example of interpretation?