Introduction
My introduction includes context/background information about the rhetorical situation
My thesis statement fully addresses the prompt by acknowledging th rhetorical choices and the specific argument
Body
My body paragraphs each have a specific claim that is focused on supporting the thesis
The evidence in each body paragraph illustrates all aspects of the claim, suporting the the overall argument
The commentary explains how the evidence supportes the claim and connects to the rhetorical situation
Conclusion
My conclusion relates to the thesis in a new way
My conclusion sumarizes the main ideas and connects them to the context
My conclusion leaves the reader with a lasting impression
Transitions
I connect ideas throughouth the essay with transitions
I use precise words and formal diction
I vary my sentence structure throughout