Paragraphs only talk about one thing. My paper has a strong beginning. My ending is well thought out. My paper doesn't jump around. It is easy to follow.
Topic sentences tell about each paragraph.
This paper sounds like me. This paper shows I care about the topic. This paper is lively, or exciting in some way, or it is a little different from everyone else's. Word Choice I chose accurate, strong, specific words. My words are fun to read.