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English AC Handbook - 10

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GUIDE TO REVISION
For each comment you agree with, put an X in the blank. Use this list as a guide to revise your paper on the six traits on which it will be scored.
IDEAS AND CONTENT
[ ] My paper has a clear purpose or make a point. [ ] I use clear, relevant details and examples to help the reader understand my message. [ ] I stick to the main idea (or ideas) and leave out details that do not matter. [ ] I have thought about my topic carefully and feel as if I know what I'm talking about.
ORGANIZATION
[ ] The way I've started my paper is effective; it would make the reader want to keep reading. [ ] I've told things in an order that makes sense and makes it easy to follow what I'm saying. [ ] The details in my paper go together or lead up to some bigger ideas, main point, or conclusion. [ ] My paper ends well; it doesn't just stop suddenly, but it doesn't drag on too long either.
VOICE
[ ] I've written in a way that shows how I really think and feel about this topic. [ ] I like what I've written; it's fun to read. [ ] I've put something of myself into this paper and it sounds like me--not like someone else. [ ] I've given some thought to what the reader will think and feel when reading this.
WORD CHOICE
[ ] It's easy to picture what I'm talking about; the words paint a picture in the reader's mind. [ ] I wasn't satisfied with words or phrases I've heard many times before; I have tried to find my own way to say things. [ ] My writing sounds natural; it sounds like me. [ ] Sometimes I've tried saying something in a new or different way; I've had fun with the language.
SENTENCES
[ ] My sentences make sense; the meaning of each one is clear, and there are no words left one. [ ] My sentences have variety; some are longer than others, and they do not all begin the same way. [ ] I've read my paper over and like the way it sounds; it's smooth and easy to read.
CONVENTIONS
[ ] I've proofread my paper and corrected any errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. [ ] My paragraphs begin in the right spots. [ ] I've used capital letters to begin sentences and on all proper nouns (names of person, place or things). [ ] Correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation and paragraphing make my paper EASY to read.
APPENDIX B
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