Reply to my peers

Reply to my peers

Peer Responses

By the end of the week, respond to two peers’ essays, using the following questions:

1. Does the introduction have an attention-getting opener? Does the introduction give the author and title of the story? Does the introduction have a thesis statement as its final sentence? Does the thesis offer an interpretation that is clear and specific? What are your suggestions for the introduction and thesis?
2. Is each body paragraph organized around a key point? Do the paragraphs offer support with direct quotations from the story? Are the quotes and examples analyzed and explained? Do you disagree with any parts of the analysis? What aspects of the story are left unexplained?  Do you have any suggestions for improving the body paragraphs?
3. Does the conclusion summarize the main points? Does it have a strong ending that leaves the reader satisfied? Do you have suggestions for improving the conclusion?

Peer responses are worth 30 points toward this assignment’s grade, so do not miss out on this portion of the assignment! Remember that all peer responses must be posted by the end of the week to earn credit.