Writer: _________________ Reader: _________________

Pd. _________

Remember, writers use five basic patterns to grab a reader's interest:

1. historical review 2. anecdotal 3. surprising statement 4. famous person 5. declarative

Introductory Paragraph – Peer Review

o 1. Does the writer begin with a pattern/technique to grab the reader’s attention? _________

o 2. Which technique from above does the writer use? Is the technique effective? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

o 3. Write the thesis statement of the introductory paragraph. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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o 4. Can you as a reader understand why the topic of the writing is important to the writer? ________________

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o 5. Does the order in the introduction make the reader want to move forward, anticipating and answering questions as they arise?

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6. Is the structure of the introduction logical? If not, how can the writer correct this?

7. Does each statement in the introduction lead to the next in a sensible sequence? If not, how can the writer correct this?

8. Is the introduction too long? _______ Too short? _________9. Is the introduction effectively paced? Meaning, does it move fast

enough to keep the reader reading, yet slow enough to allow the reader to absorb what is being read? _________

10. At the end of the introduction, do you genuinely want to read more of the essay? ___________

11. If your answer to question #10 is no, what can you suggest to the writer to add to his/her introduction?