Peer Edit!

March 17, 2014

 

E.Q: What is one theme in 1984?

Obj: I can identify a theme in 1984.

 

Starter:

Let’s have another free write!! Get those creative juices flowing, so you can give your partner the best advice about his/her paper later! 

 

Share with someone at the table

 

 

Activity:

1.  Peer edit with partner.  Answer the questions posted on the blog on a separate sheet of paper.  You will give your responses to your partner at the end of class, and the sheet will be collected with the paper on Wednesday.  Have at least TWO people peer edit your essay.

 

 

Peer Editing Worksheet

Writer's Name:

Editor's Name:

•Exchange papers with a partner; read through your partner’s essay carefully.

•Complete the worksheet below. Avoid "yes" or "no" answers to the questions; instead, make specific suggestions that will help your partner revise the paper effectively.

•Once the worksheet has been completed pass it back to your partner and discuss the points you’ve made. Keep in mind that the comments on the worksheet are suggestions by your partner and that you need to decide what to revise and change.

 

What is the topic of the paper?

Has the writer addressed the assignment (persuasiveessay, critical review, etc.)? Why or why not?

 

What is the thesis statement? Is it effectively stated?

 

Are the topics introduced clearly? Suggest alternative phrasings. If there any paragraphs for which you could not find a topic sentence, indicate the paragraph number.

 

Does each topic sentence relate clearly to the thesis?

 

Which paragraph seems to have the most interesting and convincing details? Why?

 

Has the writer used effective sources (i.e. to support, illustrate points made)? Where can support (quotes, examples, facts, figures, etc.) be added?  Where does the writer need to explain the supporting details more clearly?

 

Is the support incorporated smoothly (and correctly) and explained so that the point or relevance is

clear? Are citations correctly formatted using MLA/APA style?

 

Has the writer provided a works cited list and used correct documentation conventions? Mark any references that are not documented properly.

 

What is the best part of the essay? Why?

 

What is the weakest part? Why?

 

Does the essay end effectively?

Any other suggestions:

 

 

2.  Reflection on chapter one. 

Grab a sheet of computer paper.

Draw three pictures that come to mind when thinking of the first chapter read in class.

(pages 1-104). 

Think about what these pictures have in common. 

How do these pictures represent a theme that is apparent in the novel?

Write a TPEQEA paragraph about the theme that you have discovered through your drawings?

Must include Q from 1984. 

 

Final Comments:

If you finish early they may begin the reading assignment for Tuesday.

Read pages 117-136

Turn in  free write and drawings with paragraph, if complete, to the back tray.