Personal+Narrative+Review

This week, it is your job to closely analyze two pieces of writing.

Click on the link below ("Writing Prompt") to read examples of essays about a tradition or special experience. First read either of the essays that were given a score of 6. One is about a trip to Maine, the other is about a holiday meal.

Then, read the essay that was given a score of 3. It is about celebrating Lent.

You are welcome to read any of the other examples, too, but I only want you to comment on those three essays (the two that scored a 6 and the one that scored a 3)

Read over the two examples.

Then, in the discussion tab (the one with the speech bubbles), discuss what you noticed about each written piece.

Why did each get the score it did? Point out examples you notice of the author using sensory and emotional details. Talk about whether each author hooked you into their piece and how they did it. Discuss whether you knew the purpose of the writing and whether the author developed their topic.

Then, read what other people have to say (click on the title of their post) and comment on at least one other person's post.

Writing Prompt: Talk about a tradition that is important to you