Persuasive Essay – 2nd Draft Checklist English 105 Persuasive Essay 2nd Draft Checklist Directions: Read through your (or your partner’s essay) and make sure that all the following items are present. If not, write a brief comment stating what needs to be added or changed. Present? Introduction has a hook and brief background information Thesis statement is the last sentence of introduction and includes TOPIC + POINT + REASONS Has a background paragraph that gives enough information to understand the problem First body paragraph has a topic sentence with a controlling idea First body paragraph has enough information and examples to support the topic sentence First body paragraph has enough explanation to show how the information supports the thesis Second body paragraph has a topic sentence with a controlling idea Second body paragraph has enough information and examples to support the topic sentence Second body paragraph has enough explanation to show how the information supports the thesis All paragraphs include citations. Conclusion includes a call to action or prediction for the future