Compose a story with the following elements (Due Thurs 9/18):
- Create a PLOT DIAGRAM describing the internal and external developments in the main character and his/her setting.
- Write a FIRST DRAFT of the story including a minimum of 10 vocabulary words from the list (more than 10 is even better) and 10 linking verbs (see p. 10 of your grammar workbook for review).
- PEER REVEIW: Trade papers (first draft and plot diagram) with a classmate.
- Read their story and answer the following questions on a separate paper to be attached to their assignment. Label your comments as “Peer Review” at the top; Story by ________; Reviewed by _______.
- What part of the story was most interesting or engaging?
- What did you find confusing or lacking detail?
- What aspect of the character or setting would you like to have more description of?
- Mark any grammar, spelling, or syntax errors in purple highliter.
- Attach the response of the person who reviewed your story to your paper
- Read/discuss each other’s feedback comments
- On the same paper they gave you, add a section titled: "Reflections on Peer Feedback." In this section you will describe how you will improve your story in the final draft.
- FINAL DRAFT: Make the improvements listed in "Reflections" section of your peer review.
Turn all 4 parts in together, stapled and clearly labeled.
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