Thursday, August 19, 2010

English 101 Classification & Division-Based Peer Review Sheet

Instructions: Answer the questions below, being as specific as possible. Try to give the type of (helpful) feedback

that you would like to receive for your own draft. One word responses are not acceptable!

1. Is the introductory paragraph interesting? Why or why not? Does the introduction specify clearly what is to be

classified and/or divided into groups?

I thought the introductory paragraph was very interesting and made me want to keep reading.


2. Is there a clear thesis statement? Can you find a sentence (or two) that reveals the writer’s point or purpose for

the classification and/or division? Type the sentence(s) below that you believe to be the writer’s thesis statement.

If the thesis is implied, state it in your own words below.

The thesis statement has to deal with types of teachers.


3. Is the writer’s basis of classification clear (see “Notes on Classification and Division” posted August 12th)? Why

or why not? By what means is the writer grouping his or her subject matter?


I think the writers basis of classification is very good and insightful.

4. Are the groups or categories clearly defined and uniquely named? Do any seem to overlap or appear

oversimplified or based on stereotypes? Explain.

The groups were clearly categorizes like we were suppose to and no overlap or any of that.


5. Would the essay improve if the paragraphs were arranged differently? Why/why not? Note any paragraph that

seems out of order. Are the paragraphs connected to one another smoothly and logically? Are there transitions

between paragraphs that help you understand how the writer’s ideas are connected? Explain.

I really do not think in this type of essay they order really matter it all was done very good.

6. Do individual paragraphs seem well detailed? What suggestions would you make about adding/subtracting

specific examples to help illustrate the writer’s classification and/or division?


Each individual paragraph is very well written, not much more I could add.

7. Are all of the writer’s paragraphs unified and coherent? Indicate which paragraphs have any sentences that seem

irrelevant (“unity” concerns) or out of order (“coherence” concerns).

Each paragraph was very understandable very well written paper.

8. Go back and read the first and last paragraph. Has the writer fulfilled the obligations he or she established in the

introduction? Does the writer accomplish everything promised in the introduction, or does the essay go off track or

seem to switch focus? Why or why not? How can the conclusion be improved?

I thought the writer did a good job fulfilling obligations for first and last paragraph standards.


9. Now look at sentences. Does the writer have sentences that strike you as effective because they include strong

verbs, specific details, memorable phrases, or striking images? Does the writer have any words they repeat too

often, use incorrectly, or misspells? Finally, does the writer have any tendencies for error they should be made

aware of? (Think comma splices, run-on sentences, or switches in verb tense, etc.)


Again I thought this was well written story and each sentence looked well written, striking images and details were great.


10. Write a summary comment that explains what you like best about the paper. Then, describe the two features of

the paper that most need improvement. What suggestion(s) for overcoming these problems do you have?


I really like how right on the writer was about different types of teachers. I think the writer could go through and make a few minor detailed changes of teacher characteristics other than that I thought it was great paper.

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