EVALUATING A PARAGRAPH

I. Topic Sentence

1. Does the topic sentence begin the paragraph?

2. Has the topic or subject been narrowed or limited?

3. Does the topic sentence express an opinion or idea about the topic?

II. Support

1. Are specific and concrete details used for support?

2. Is the support too general or vague?

3. Which of the following types of support are used:

. Short examples?

. Extended or narrative examples?

. Explanations?

. Statistics?

. Statements by authorities? (quotes and

. paraphrases)

. Descriptions?

III. Unity

1. Which supporting sentences directly relate to the idea expressed in the topic sentence?

2. Which supporting sentences do not directly support the idea expressed in the topic sentence?

IV. Coherence

1. Is there a logical order to the support?

2. Is repetition used to keep the reader focused?

3. Is the support relationship to the main idea sufficiently explained?

. Using: Synonyms referring to key words;

. Pronouns referring to key words;

. Repeating actual key words or ideas;

4. Is the paragraph consistent in:

. Person? (1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd)

. Number? (singular, plural)

. Tense? (Present, Past, etc.)

5. Are combining devices used to tie points or sentences together?

. Transition;

. Coordination;

. Subordination.

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