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Checklist for Essay (copy in notes)

This detailed checklist serves as a guide for writing an informative essay, covering the essential steps from brainstorming and drafting to finalizing your work. It includes a template for conversations about potential topics, outlining subtopics, and emphasizing the importance of revision and editing. Students will learn how to structure their essays effectively, focusing on clarity and significance while engaging readers with relevant information. Use this checklist to streamline your writing process and submit a polished final draft by the due date.

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Checklist for Essay (copy in notes)

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  1. Checklist for Essay (copy in notes) • Conversation • My Topic • My Subtopics • 5 Subtopics • Rough Draft • Revise and Edit • Final Draft • Due Date: Monday, January 28, 2013

  2. Conversation Date: During my conversation with , we discussed the following possible topics for the Wikipedia-like article: 1. 2. 3. Of these ideas, my listener thought that the idea about ________________ was the best one because ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I agree/disagree because __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Writer’s Signature ___________________ Listener’s Signature __________________

  3. My Topic • The topic I plan to explore is • The reasons I chose this topic are • The features I can address from “Features of a Good Informative Essay” are • Statement of Significance: (answer the following question: why would someone reading a Wikipedia/library resource need to know about this topic?)

  4. My Subtopics(5-7 required) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

  5. Subtopic 1 • Question • (Who? What? Where? When? Why/How?) • Answer (quickwrite) • Share with shoulder partner • Come up with 4-5 questions of your own • Skip room in between each question you write down (2-3 should be fine) • Make them more focused and more detailed • Answer the question (if you can) and if not, tell me where you can go to find the answer (be specific)

  6. Location • Where is the Colorado River located? • The Colorado River is located along the western border of Arizona. It actually forms the border between California, Arizona and Nevada in certain parts. • Where does it begin? • The Colorado River begins with the annual snowfall in Colorado. The melted snow forms the river. • What are the longitude and latitude? • I would search Google Earth • How much space does it occupy? • I would Google “Colorado River Dimensions” • 5 questions made by another student…

  7. Rough Draft • Introduction (3-4 sentences) • Subtopic 1 (7-8 sentences) • Subtopic 2 (7-8 sentences) • Subtopic 3 (7-8 sentences) • Subtopic 4 (7-8 sentences) • Conclusion (3-4 sentences)

  8. Revise and Edit • Need two revisers • They read through and correct errors. • They can add facts that you were not sure about. • They sign their name at the end.

  9. Final Draft – completed in journal • 6 paragraph final draft • “Title” • Skip lines in between

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