Writing a Reaction Paper

1. Identify the main idea.

2. How does the writer support the main idea? Enumerate the
examples provided.

3. According to the writer, what is the difference between

“conversation and connection”? What does the face-to-face
conversation teach us? How?

4. What does “being alone together” mean? Cite specific

instances.

5. Explain the title. What does our “flight from conversation” do

to us?
6. Explain the following lines .
“We expect more from technology and less from one
another”
“I share therefore I am.”

7. What does the writer suggest we do so we can make room

for conversations?

8. Do you agree with the writer? Explain your answer.

ORGANIZING YOUR REACTION PAPER

The introduction should contain all the basic information in one or

two paragraphs.

Sentence 1 This sentence should give the title, author, publication you
read.

Sentences 2,3, and sometimes 4 These sentences give a brief

summary of what you read (nutshell)

Sentence 5 This sentence is your thesis statement. You agree,

disagree, identify, evaluate.
Your introduction should include a concise, one sentence,
focused thesis. This is the focused statements of your
reaction response
ORGANIZING YOUR REACTION PAPER

The body should contain paragraphs that provide support of your

thesis. Each paragraph should contain one idea. Topic sentences
should support the thesis, and the final sentence of each paragraph
should lead into the next paragraph

Topic sentence. detail—example—quotation—detail—example—

quotation—detail—example—quotation--. Summary sentence
ORGANIZING YOUR REACTION PAPER

You can structure your paragraphs in two ways:

Author
You

or ACTION

Author
REACTION
in contrast to
You
ORGANIZING YOUR REACTION PAPER

The conclusion can be a restatement of what you said in your

paper

It can also be a comment which focuses on your overall reaction

Finally, it can be a prediction of the effects of what you’re reacting

to.

Your conclusion should include no new information

FORMAT/ Guidelines

1. 3 or more paragraph essay (I-B-C – Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

2. 300-400 words only
3. Letter size, Times New Roman, 12 font size
4. Single space, black ink
5. 1” margin
6. APA style (citation, references)
7. Full name upper right, date upper left, section below your name