WRITING REFLECTION # ____2______

Mrs. Cracchiolo (2014-2015)

PIECE OF WRITING _______________Kite Runner Essay_______________________
In class writing OR out of class writing
1. Looking at the feedback, what/where do you think you did particularly well?
I think my body paragraphs were really well written.

2. Looking at the feedback, what do you think was the area you need the most
improvement in and why? (Be Specific)
I could improve by adding more ideas/supporting details so I couldve met the length
requirements.

3. Did the loop cycle work for you? Why or why not?
Yes, because they helped me organize my ideas and tie them to my thesis.
4. Body paragraph construction is the most important part of your paper since this is the
area that uses evidence to back up your claims. Looking at your paper and feedback,
rate yourself overall on the following elements that correspond to the loop structure.
STRONG
AVERAGE
WEAK
MISSING
Topic Sentences

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Suppoting Details (SD)
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Explanations (EXP)
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Closings (CLOS)
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Transitions
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Incorporating Quotes
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Set up quotes

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Used quote and documenting properly______
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Explain relevance

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Concluding sentences
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OVERALL RATING
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5. The big question: based on your comments, checklist where you rated yourself on body
paragraph structure, and overall score, what NEW GOAL do you have for your next
writing assignment? In other words, what skills will you try to focus on in the future and
why?
GOAL:

My new goal is to add more points to my body paragraphs.

WHY:

So I can meet the length requirements.

6. Any other feedback youd like to share??