Essay 3V Feedback & Evaluation

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Essay 3V 

Feedback & Evaluation

3V Essay

INSTRUCTION

Intro: Background info + try to connect it to paragraph 1

Paragraph 1: You answered one of the questions      A  /  B   /   C

Paragraph 2: You wrote a paragraph how you relate to one of the characters 

Conclusion: Rate the book and explain how and why

 

Paragraph: A  /  B  / C

A.  How does the protagonist of the book change from the beginning to the end?

Discuss his/her actions, give examples of how he/she evolves, use quotes from the book or describe events that happened in the book which showcase that.

B. In literature as in life, people can make choices and must live with the consequences of those choices. Select one character who makes a choice. Identify the character’s choice and explain what happens as a result of this choice. Besides, write if you would make the same choice, why / why not.

Discuss his/her actions, give examples of how he/she reacts, use quotes from the book or describe events that happened which showcase that.

C. Select one close relationship (could be either romantic or friendship). In an essay, identify the characters involved in the relationship and explain how the relationship affects each of the characters.

Discuss their actions, give examples of their reactions, use quotes from the book or describe events that happened in the book which showcase that. 

Common mistakes - content

1. Writing only the summary

2. Adding quotes that do not add anything to the point you're trying to make

3. Writing quotes but not explaining what they are supposed to add to your point

4. If you are relating to the character - then that character is somewhat similar to you! So do not only describe the character, also describe how he/she is similar to you!! Add examples (also about yourself)!

Examples for each statement:

Examples of good practices: 

• A - character change: Talk about Lee in the beginning 
• (his personality, Quotes: actions, and then how he changed later).
• B - Choices: Robin - how she at first was a religious girl, but then killed the soldiers. Use quotes how she felt etc, how did that affect her?
• C - Relationship: Collin at first only cared about Katherines, then he realized the algorithm didn't really matter... Quotes how he felt!

Essay common mistakes:

What's wrong with these sentences?

 1. Paragraph 1: Hello, I will be writing about...

2. This book goes about...

3. I have chosen statement C...

4. I hope you have enjoyed reading my essay.

5. Let's begin in the beginning, shall we?

Grades:

IF only / most of the paragraph summary = -4p / -3p

IF you didn't properly relate to someone, then also low scores.

(quotes/descriptions, examples about you) -3p/-2p

No linking words and grammar mistakes -1p/-2p

Quotes = if you at least tried 0.5-1 (even if they didn't fit)

Therefore the grading wasn't strict.

Norm: 50% (and not 55%)

What is wrong with this sentence?

• The book is about a group of teenagers who are going into the wild, but when they got home they realised the war started.
• The book is about a group of teenagers who are going into the wild, but when they got home they realised the war started.

Find mistakes!

1. It is a interesting book and fun, to.

2. In this book you have to make a much of choises. 

3. ...The book was really nice. (end of the paragraph)

4. He talks alot whit Ellie. 

5. I found Lee a bit annoying. 

6. In the story has Lee many times a good idee. 

7. They wanna kill the soldiers and they gonna blow up the lawn mower.

8. If I could recommend this book, I would do it.  

 

NOW:

Look at your feedback form, read your essay, see the mistakes...

If there are questions, I am open to chat with you 1 on 1.

Also, count your points!!