Today we ran through our drafts of the reflective essay.
Things to Consider...
Introduction:
-Is there an effective Hook?
-Is there enough background information?
-Does the author link the invention/innovation to their own life and experiences?
-Is there a thesis statement at the end that focuses the reader’s attention?
Body 1, History:
-Is there a topic sentence that focuses the reader on the history of the invention?
-Does the author present information regarding the history/evolution of the invention?
*For this first draft the author needs to include what they know, the research element will be required next draft
Body 2, American Influence:
-Is there a topic sentence that focuses the reader on the effects of the invention on American Culture?
-Are all statements supported!?
-Is the information convincing?
Body 3, Personal Influence:
-Is there a topic sentence that links the invention to the author?
-Are all statements supported with personal experiences? (Support!)
-Does the author make the influence of the invention clear to the reader?
Body 4, Future Influence:
-Is there a topic sentence that focuses the reader on the contents of the paragraph?
-Does the author extend the ideas of the inventions influence into the future?
-Does the author make guesses as to the inventions relevance in American Culture or their personal lives?
Conclusion:
-Does the author synthesize the information of the body paragraphs? (explain the meaning of the four body sections)
-Is the thesis statement addressed?
-Does the author give a philosophical thought at the end? (Extending the idea of the impact the invention has had on humans)
DUE Friday: Next Draft of the Reflective Essay!
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