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Student Conference Sheet   Sample                                                           Name: Joe Dorfaux

Definition as Example Essay

Compare/ Contrast Essay

Classification/Division Essay

 

1.  proofread for run-sentences and correct

2.  make sure topic sentences tie-in to thesis

   

 

1.   proofread for run-on sentences and correct

2.   experiment with leads in introductory paragraph

1.  conclusion paragraph needs to do more t han restate thesis.  Reword and take more time to hammer home argument.

2.  proofread for clear pronoun references 

Persuasive Essay

Argumentation Essay

Literary Analysis Essay 1: “Yellow Wallpaper”

 1.  thesis must be arguable with a strong opinion.  Take next one to peer revision group and survey them

2. activate verbs   

 

1.  Activate Verbs !!!! Passive slows down writing

2. Experiment with at least two leads for next essay

1.  Re-read story and highlight a number of quotations before selecting ones for essay.

2.  quotation integration—no more dropped quotes  

Analysis of a Tragedy: Macbeth

Poetry Explication 1

Literary Analysis 2: Critical Approach

  1. cite play lines (3.2.56-67)
  2. did I believe my thesis enough to argue it ? 
  3. deal with the run-ons !   

 

 

Saying Goodbye Essay

Research Paper

Multimedia Essay Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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