STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PERSUASIVE ESSAY - SPEECH

Questions: (Writing Techniques) answer Yes or No
Did I write in "my own voice"?
Did I use Spell Check?
Did I use Grammar check?
Did I use correct punctuation?
Did I spend enough time writing
Did my paragraphs have more than two sentences?
Is my writing clear and focused?
Are my ideas presented in a clear and coherent order?
Are my ideas sincere and persuasive?

Questions: (Attention to Detail) answer Yes or No
¨Did I use a graphic organizer?
¨Did I have a clear belief statement?
¨Do I have specific information to support the belief statement?
¨Is my position supported by specific values?
¨Did I read my essay aloud when I was done?

Questions (Overall Appeal) answer Yes or No
Did I enjoy reading my essay?
Will my essay persuade others?

Questions (Work Style) answer Yes or No
Did I ask good questions before starting this project?
Did I work on this essay at school and home?
Was I always on task?

Questions (Peer Review) answer Yes or No
Did I conference with a peer reviewer?
Did I accept advice from my peer reviewer?
Did I offer advice and support to my peer partner?

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