Write a first draft of your critique based on your outline and notes; have someone check what you have written against your outline. Your essay should be at least 400 words long. After a break, reread what you have written. Make any corrections in content that seem necessary. Then check your work for mechanical errors such as: Indentation of paragraphs Capitalization Punctuation at the end of each sentence Spelling of doubtful words Use of quotation marks to set off exact words quoted from story Use of a variety of sentence patterns Correct punctuation within sentences Ask someone who is good at writing to look over your paper and point out to you any errors in form. Revise the draft and send the final draft to your teacher.