1. What does the writer want to say? What is the writer’s main point or thesis?

2. Why does the writer want to make this point? What is the writer’s purpose

3. What pattern or patterns of development does the writer use?

4. How does the writer’s pattern of development suit his or her subject and purpose?

5. What, if anything, is noteworthy about the writer’s use of this pattern?

6. How effective is the essay? Does the writer make his or her points clearly?