08+Unit+Self-Assessment+&+Reflection

=**Writing the Personal Narrative **Unit Self-Assessment & Reflection =




 //* I have chosen to explain the self-assessment and reflection of students with the part "A" choice on the rubric; however, it may overlap into the qualifications for "B" since the information on this page is somewhat extensive.//**  Throughout the unit, students will be self-assessing their understanding of the personal narrative as well as their personal narrative pieces. Some of opportunities for self-assessment and reflection may occur in the form of the following:

Journal Entries Writing Workshops Peer Review Writing Conferences Writing Reflection Activities Essential Question Prompts Exit Slips __Journal Questions__ Journal questions that will be included at the beginning of the unit as well as the end to reflect upon personal understanding will be as follows:
 * What is a personal narrative?
 * What makes a story not just a story but a significant story?
 * How do we write a significant story.
 * Explain yourself as a writer? What is easy for you? What is difficult?
 * What activities have helped you improve as a writer?

Journal questions that may be asked throughout the unit in order to provide students an opportunity to reflect upon their writing during the writing process:
 * What do you write about?
 * What do you read?
 * What makes a good piece of writing? What about your piece is good?
 * List three strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
 * What do you need to improve about your writing piece?

__Peer Review__ A large part of student self-assessment is included in peer review. This will occur several times during the writing process during writing workshops and conferences. The document attached is an example that includes the evaluation of a significant story, which should include a dialogue, climax, tension, internal narration, and transitions. Students will receive feedback on these from their peers as well as respond themselves.
 * [[file:PEER REFLECTION.doc]]

This corresponds with a [|Rubric]

__Self Evaluation__ With the following self-evaluation, students will be reflecting upon their own understanding. Typically, this self-evaluation will be provided at the end of the writing process; however, it could be provided several times during the unit after each draft is written.
 * [[file:Reflection.doc]]