During Session 25:
Write on the form or on a blank sheet of paper. Use the back as needed. Mark spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors on the essay, but do not comment on these on this sheet.
- What is the most important point/theme(s) of this essay?
- Name two or three strengths of this piece.
- Name two or three aspects of the essay that need development.
- Does the introduction engage the reader and set a context/tone for the essay? Suggestions for improvement:
- How well does the writer narrate and reflect upon life experience? Is the style of narration (e.g., letter form) appropriate to the story? Are there writing strategies (e.g., more use of dialogue/interior monologue, “day-in-the-life,” diary, or letter form) that could add to this essay?
- How effective/powerful is the conclusion? Suggestions for improvement:
- If you were an editor, what type of essay collection would you consider placing this piece in?
- Other suggestions (e.g., epigraphs, visuals):
