Draft Patrol Checklist
My Paragraph Checklist
Minuteman National Historic Park Project
Draft Editor
Name:
Date:
Step 1: Get Your Pencil Ready!
Use a color pencil or pen. Draw these symbols directly on your rough draft:
Draw a Line
_____
First & Last Sentences
Draw a Circle
◯
Transition Words
Draw a Star
★
History Facts
Draw a Box
▢
Capital Letters
Draw an Arrow
➜
2-Finger Indent
1
Check Your Structure
Underline the first sentence of your paragraphs. (Topic Sentence)
Does it say what your paragraph is about?
Circle ◯ transition words (like First, Next, Also).
Do you have a transition word before each detail sentence?
Underline the last sentence of your paragraphs. (Conclusion)
Does it start with "In conclusion,"?
2
Check Your Facts
Put a Star ★ next to your three details.
Make sure each detail matches a fact from your graphic organizer notes!
Find these key names in your draft:
Check off: Lexington [ ] Concord [ ] Redcoats [ ] Paul Revere [ ]
3
Check Your Writing Rules
Draw an Arrow ➜ before your paragraph starts.
Did you leave a two-finger space (indent) before starting?
Draw a Box ▢ around capital letters.
Make sure the first word of every sentence and all names have a capital letter.
Check your ending punctuation.
Did you put a neat period . or exclamation mark ! at the end of every sentence?
Are you all done?
Have your helper check your draft and sign below!
My Signature
Helper's Sign