For Friday, April 17

The Road essay is due BOP on Friday, April 17.

I would at least look through the questions below.  If you want an A, proofreading will be an important part of this essay writing process.

Essay Writing: Writer’s Checklist
Introduction:
 Does your thesis include the "why" of your statement?  Why does McCarthy make the choices he does?
 Is the introductory paragraph interesting? Does it make the reader want to keep on reading?
Body Paragraphs:
 Does each body paragraph have a clear topic sentence that is related to the main idea of the essay?  Does each body paragraph include specific information from the text (including quoted evidence from the text) that supports the topic sentence?  You need solid evidence for each claim...think a minimum of three.
 Is there a clear plan for the order of the body paragraphs (i.e., order of importance, chronology in the story, etc.)?
 Does each body paragraph transition smoothly to the next?
Conclusion:
 Are the supporting ideas summarized succinctly and clearly?
 Is the concluding paragraph interesting? Does it leave an impression on the reader?
__ Does the conclusion speak to the lessons learned by contemporary readers?  or demonstrate McCarthy's purpose?
Overall Essay:
 Is any important material left unsaid?
 Is any material repetitious and unnecessary?
 Has the writer tried to incorporate “voice” in the essay so that it has his/her distinctive mark?
 Are there changes needed in word choice, sentence length and structure, etc.? Think:  vivid verbs
 Are the quotations properly cited?
 Has the essay been proofread for spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.?
 DOES THE ESSAY HAVE AN INTERESTING AND APPROPRIATE TITLE?