For this first essay, concentrate on thesis, topic sentences, and organization. A specific list of criteria will be available for each essay you write. If you are missing elements from the criteria sheet, you will be graded down. Rough drafts are always written on a computer and must arrive in class printed out as hard copy, and on disc. Contains a thesis statement that defines your viewpoint.
First sentence is a topic statement that forecasts what the paragraph is about.
Same as 2. Same as 2 and 3. Ties your thesis to your supporting paragraphs.