1) Complete the chart below by following the directions in the proof column and identifying the examples in your work. Be honest and thorough. Ask questions along way to ensure you have met all Success Criteria. 2) Have a peer read your work and give you feedback on what was done well, and how you could improve the quality of your work.
Success Criteria: Proof
My essay is written in first person narrative, and the point of view is consistent throughout the writing.
I have used pronouns in my writing such as I, We etc.
Circle 2 examples in blue
Comments from peer:
I have organized my essay into a beginning, middle and end. I can clearly select the beginning, middle and end paragraphs. Circle and label the beginning paragraphs, middle paragraphs and end paragraphs.
Comments from peer:
My essay reveals something in the introduction that catches the readers attention. I have thought about and included a clever hook. Using yellow, underline the catchy hook in the introduction.
Comments from peer:
I have made my message (thesis) clear in the beginning of my essay.
My message is meaningful and makes my reader think. One sentence in the introduction states the message either directly or indirectly. Copy the message here:
Comments from peer:
I have enhanced my writing by using literary devices. I have incorporated 3+ literary devices to add interest within my writing. Copy three device examples here and explain their purpose:
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Purpose:
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Purpose:
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Purpose: Comments from peer:
When explaining my personal experience, I have used many specific details and facts about the 5Ws (who, what, when, where and why).
I have tried to express my ideas clearly by referring to specific details and facts.
In the essay, use the colour red and circle 5 specific details that are given to enhance clarity.
Comments from peer:
When writing, I have used descriptive language to describe the 5 senses. I have made an effort to use many descriptive adjectives and concrete nouns.
Find 5 descriptive adjectives and list them below:
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Comments from peer:
The focus of my essay is on my personal experience. Circle:
Definitely Somewhat Not really
Comments from peer:
I have used a dictionary to check the spelling in my essay, and made an effort to use a variety of words.
Circle in green any words that need to be double-checked for spelling.
Underline words in green that could be substituted for a better word.
Comments from peer:
Peer: What did you like about this essay?
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Peer: What could be improved with this essay? List three specific things.