Name of writer
Name of first reader
The purpose of today's workshop is to assess focus and development of the synthesis/ response. Your first task is to read the essay all the way through without marking it or filling out this sheet. After you finish reading, answer the following questions regarding the essay.
Focus:
- What is the common theme that this essay addresses?
- Does the synthesis address the common theme? Make marginal comments to show where the synthesis gets away from the common theme or where examples from the authors do not seem related to the theme.
- What is the writer's position on the common theme? State it in your own words here and underline the thesis of the response on the draft.
- Is the response tightly focused? Is the focus maintained? Note on the draft any problems and offer revision suggestions here.
Development:
- Does the introduction capture your interest as a reader and provide a focus on the common theme? Explain why it is effective or ineffective.
- Are relevant examples given from each author to demonstrate how each author addresses the common theme? Point out any examples that are unclear, that need fuller development, or that seem unrelated to the common theme.
- Does the writer discuss similarities and differences, including subtle differences, among the writers? Point out where this is done effectively.
- Does the writer provide support for the response beyond what the three authors give? List the types of evidence used here.
- Do you find the writer's support in the response convincing? Why or why not?
Name of writer
Name of second reader
The purpose of today's workshop is to assess focus and development of the synthesis/ response. Your first task is to read the essay all the way through without marking it or filling out this sheet. After you finish reading, answer the following questions regarding the essay.
Focus:
- What is the common theme that this essay addresses?
- Does the synthesis address the common theme? Make marginal comments to show where the synthesis gets away from the common theme or where examples from the authors do not seem related to the theme.
- What is the writer's position on the common theme? State it in your own words here and underline the thesis of the response on the draft.
- Is the response tightly focused? Is the focus maintained? Note on the draft any problems and offer revision suggestions here.
Development:
- Does the introduction capture your interest as a reader and provide a focus on the common theme? Explain why it is effective or ineffective.
- Are relevant examples given from each author to demonstrate how each author addresses the common theme? Point out any examples that are unclear, that need fuller development, or that seem unrelated to the common theme.
- Does the writer discuss similarities and differences, including subtle differences, among the writers? Point out where this is done effectively.
- Does the writer provide support for the response beyond what the three authors give? List the types of evidence used here.
- Do you find the writer's support in the response convincing? Why or why not?