Workshop: An Introduction to Writing for Children and Young Adults
After you’ve written your draft set it aside
for a few days and then use this general outline before you begin your polish
draft.
Read
over rough draft quickly. Then summarize
briefly your immediate honest comments towards the paper as a whole by
answering the following questions:
- What part did you like best about this paper? Specify.
- What part do you think needs
the most work? Be specific.
Now reread the rough draft.
Introductory paragraphs require the following ingredients:
Statement
of the Issue Clear
thesis statement
A
Thesis Worth Examining Narrow
Focus
Attention
Getter Clarity
Using these criteria for your critique,
answer the following questions.
- What are the introductory
paragraphs strengths? Be specific.
- What are its weaknesses? Be
specific. If you have a constructive suggestion for improvement mention
it.
Organization
- Does the essay have a clear
introduction, body and conclusion? If not, say where you see a problem and
why.
- Does the writer follow the
established topic? If not, point out.
Paragraphs
- Is there a topic sentence
for each body paragraph, which clearly establishes the idea to be
discussed? If not, say what’s missing.
- Does the information in each
paragraph apply to the topic? Is there any information that strays?
- Are the body paragraphs
developed with examples, illustrations, quotes, and specifics? Do you have
any constructive suggestions?
- Does the essay include
characteristics of its specific style? If not, what’s missing?
Transitions
11. Are there enough transitions used between and within paragraphs to
make each part of the essay flow together as one whole? Are there any gaps?
Conclusion
12. Does the concluding paragraph restate the thesis and leave the
reader with a final thought on the subject?
Mechanics
13 Do sentence fragments, run-ons, punctuation, verb tenses, or
spelling errors get in the way of understanding the paper? Make concrete
comments if apply.
Share: Were you surprised by any
positive or negative discoveries?
Read deep, marcy
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