Letter of Concern: Checklist for Peer Editing For _______________ By ______________ (Adapted from "The Ontario Curriculum—Exemplars, Grade 10: Canadian and World Affairs.") Carefully read the draft of your classmate's letter of concern. Complete the following checklist. Be thorough. Be constructive. Help the writer. Use a √+, √, √- to note the quality of the elements used in the letter. Elements to Look for in a Letter of Concern Elements of the Letter The letter has the writer's address. The letter has a date. The letter has the name, position and address of the recipient. The opening salutation (Dear ____) is clearly written. There are at least three paragraphs in the letter (at least one for each section). The letter includes a complimentary closing. The letter has been signed and has the writer's name under the signature. The letter is left justified. There are spaces between each paragraph. Content of the Letter Section 1: Identifies the writer's concern and reasons for the chosen audience. Section 2: Outlines the issue from at least two viewpoints. Section 3: Outlines and explains solution(s) and requests appropriate action. The supporting evidence is relevant to the concern being expressed. The supporting evidence is sufficient to support an opinion. The letter's wording is appropriate to the purpose and audience. The letter meets the assignment's goal of persuading the recipient to acknowledge the concern and consider the proposed solution. Language Conventions Words are spelled correctly. Vocabulary is appropriate and relevant to the topic. Grammar is correct and effective. Punctuation is correct and effective. Sentences are appropriately complex (not too simple). No run-on sentences. Paragraphs are structured appropriately. Check