WEEK1 SEMI-FINAL ACTIVITY #2

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

This is to be done individually.

Reaction Paper Task Sheet: Prepare to React and Act

1. I assume you have already read the article “The Flight from Conversation” written by
Sherry Turkle and published in The New York Times on April 21, 2012.

2. Read it again and this times, ask yourselves the following guide questions (answers
need not be written down):
a. How do you feel about what was written? Do you agree or disagree with the
points raised?
b. Can you identify with any of the situations presented in the article? Do you
have any experience related to any of the examples given?
c. Does the article prompt you to do something, or change any previous belief
you might have? Or does it reinforce/ support your existing stand on the topic?

3. Prepare a Reaction Paper, with the following basic parts:

a. Introduction
i. State the title and author of the article you read.
ii. Write a two-sentence summary of the article (what it is about).
iii. State your thesis, which is a sentence that highlights your main point
or argument.
b. Body
i. Provide statements or details that would support your thesis. Three to
four paragraphs will suffice.
ii. Each paragraph is expected to have a topic sentence, supporting detail,
direct quote/ line lifted from the article, and explanation.
iii. You may use sentence prompts, such as
1. I think that…
2. In my opinion…
3. It is my firm belief that…
4. It seems that…
5. I truly feel that…

iv. Organize the paragraphs and provide smooth transitions using proper
devices (In addition, Furthermore, Moreover, However, etc.)
 c. Conclusion
i. Restate your thesis sentence, or summarize your main point/ argument.
ii. You may end with a call to action, a major comment, or a prediction, as
long as no new information or reaction is presented.

4. Proofread your work to ensure that:

a. there are no glaring grammatical or typographical errors that might affect
your message.
b. all sources have been properly cited.
c. the first person perspective is used, since you are writing your personal reaction.
d. your paper is not simply a summary of the article.

Reminders:
 Limit the reaction paper to 2 – 3 pages (short bond paper).
 Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 spacing and 1” margin on all sides.
 Your paper will be scored using the DISCO rubric:

Diction-----20%
The words used throughout the composition are precise and appropriate for the
audience and purpose. You avoided redundancy, jargon, and flowery language.

Idea Development------20%
The thesis and topic sentences are clear. You support each point/argument
concretely and vividly. Sentences vary in structure and length.

Style ------20%
The language and tone of the composition are well suited to the purpose for
writing. The writing shows passion. Clearly, the essay is original; it belongs to this
writer and to no other.

Conventions-----20%
Spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar are correct.

Organization. -----20%
An inviting lead draws the reader in; a satisfying conclusion brings proper
closure. Sentences follow a logical sequence and each idea is smoothly linked to the
next.

TOTAL OF 100 POINTS