Essay Checklist

What is the first step on the essay checklist

• Write your name

• Read the prompt

• Plan

• Read your sources

What is the purpose of reading the prompt?

Which do you NOT do as you read the sources?

• Find key details

• Annotate the text

• Read for 15-20 minutes at most

• Decide which side has more evidence

What type of chart should you use for planning?

Check items that belong in the INTRODUCTION

• Evidence

• Hook

• Reasons/Arugments

• Elaboration

• Background Information

How many body paragraphs should you have?

• 5-6

• 1-2

• 2-4

• Any combination above

Sources are cited by...

What does your conclusion need?

Where should the couterclaim be written?

• What's a counterclaim?

• In the introduction

• In the conclusion

• As a body paragraph

• In all explanatory essays

How much time do you have to write your entire essay?