Why do the author’s want to target students at the middle school level?
The middle school stage is a very critical step in developing writing skills. It is difficult to perfect your own essay without constructive criticism. I believe that it is in the best interest of the student to critique appropriately. A major part in peer revision is that the student knows how to read by using strategies. It is important to give a detailed explanation of the corrections. “We have found this technique helps student focus on the task at hand as well as maintain a positive attitude toward the revision process.” This will encourage both the reader and writer to complete the PQP assignment.
Now that I have read the article by Down & Wardle I understand how a piece should be written. In critiquing an essay it is important not to change what the writer is trying to say because that will discourage the writer. The positive feedback should be given with explanation as well, so that the writer will keep that part of the story. In this article the PQP was proven to be an effective strategy. It helps the writer understand what his or her piece is lacking. The reader should be looking for details and voice when reading an essay. Because peer revision is corrected in the PQP form, the writing has a higher potential of being an excellent piece.
It is important that this revision process is taught to students at a younger age in life because they will be able to incorporate ideas they’ve received in the past. At the college level the student should already be able to write an essay independently.
Although, I fall into the general but useful category, I consider myself being able to give advice to the writer. I would not mind following this format to improve my way of interpreting a message to be able to offer specific instructions in which the writer may choose to follow.
good content. i like how you included the PQP example
ReplyDeleteI also think that the revision process and the strategies to make a good revision should be taught to students at a younger age, and middle school will be great. This will help students to be prepared for the sophisticated readings and writers we face in college.
ReplyDeleteI liked your composition and the way you developed your ideas.
You just need to remember that every time you use an author's words you need to cite it correctly. Just put the quote, then the autor's name and the page # at the end of the sentence. Otherwise you will be guilty of plagiarim.