1. Opinion Essay Checklist
Introduction Paragraph (First Paragraph)
Does my first sentence grab the reader’s attention?
Did I restate the question I was asked (located on the blog)?
Do I mention at least 3 reasons for my opinion?
Body Paragraphs (Middle Paragraphs)
Did I use the R.A.C.E.S. strategy for each paragraph?
Did I cite evidence from the articles or websites?
Did I mention the name of each website or article?
Did I explain EACH PIECE OF EVIDENCE I used?
Did I use transition words and evidence-based terms?
(Example: The text mentions…)
Conclusion Paragraph (Last Paragraph)
Does this paragraph remind my reader of the points I’m trying to make?
Did I repeat my points in a NEW way?
Did I find an interesting way to sum up what I’m saying?
General (Throughout the whole essay)
Do my sentences make sense?
Did I capitalize at the beginning of sentences?
Did I put punctuation at the end of each sentence?
Did I spell words correctly, especially the ones that were in the websites or articles?
Is my essay convincing?