Editing a Movie Review

Here is a copy of the editing check list from todays class in case you forgot it in school.  We will be typing our good copies on Tuesday.

Name:  ___________________________________ Name of peer editor:  _______________________

EDITING CHECKLIST FOR COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER

Editing Questions	Self	Peer
Introductory Paragraph
Do I have a strong opening sentence that captures the reader’s attention?  This is known as the “hook.”
Do I include the title of the film?
Do I have some basic details about the movie?
¶ # 2
Did I summarize the plot? Who, What, Where, When, Why
Did I check to make sure I have no spoilers.
Did I talk about the actors.
DId I talk about who did well and who did not and why?
¶ # 3
Did I talk about what I liked and what I didn't like about the movie?
Do I have proof from the movie?
Do I include a moral or message?
Do I say who this is good for?
¶ #4
Do I say who would like this movie?
Do I recommend it to anyone?
Do I give it a rating?
Do I put down my final thought?
Do I have a concluding sentence?
Did I check all my spelling and grammar in my entier review?