Critical Reading & Revising
Step One. In class on Tuesday, 2/20, we did the “If you are the Writer” activity where you wrote about your essay’s intended audience, your purpose, and a problem in the draft that you needed help solving. Then your partner completed #1, “Read for a First Impression.”
Step Two. By Friday, 2/23, complete the activities in the Critical Reading Guide on pages 152-154. Have your partner respond to each of these prompts:
- Assess whether the concept is clearly explained and focused
- Consider whether the content is appropriate for the intended readers
- Evaluate the organization (beginning, transitions, ending)
- Assess the clarity of definitions
- Evaluate the use of sources
- Evaluate the effectiveness of visuals
- Give the writer your final thoughts
Step Three. For Tuesday, 2/26, complete your revision using the activities on pages 154-159.