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Revision Checklist for the Accordion Essay OrganizerRevision Checklist for the Accordion Essay Organizer
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Revision Checklist for the Accordion Essay

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Encourage your class to revise their writing and check over their work by requiring them to complete an organization checklist. The checklist, created specifically for a accordion-style essay, asks writers to look over their formatting, introduction, body, and conclusion. Each category has three to four items to check off.

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introductions, the writing process, essay writing, essay organization, writing organization, conclusions, six-trait writing

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accordion essay, essay format, introduction, body paragraph, conclusion, essay organization, six trait writing, english language arts

Pros

Reinforces the idea that revision is a part of the writing process while requiring pupils to take a second look at their work

Cons

  • Some of the points on the checklist reference very specific technique, which you may or may not employ in your class

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