Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Formal Writing #1-El Salvador

Luis Ernesto Romero es un heroe. Sea un pandillero. Tuve muchos tatuajes y commite muchos crimenes en el salvador. Pero, el quite la pandilla cuando su hija naviar. Ahora el esta ayudaba otros personas en el mismo situacion. El es educando los pandilleras a trabajar y llavar. Los pandilleras aprenden ser un bien civil y hace un bien trabajo para un orgulloso futura. Esta importante a reducir los violencios en el communidad. Es muy bien influenza a otros criminales del Salvador. Luis ernesto es un heroe porque esta usando un mal pasado vida y tranforme ese a un vida dedico a servia otros paqndilleros. El esta ayudaba El Salvador tambien porque ahora los ninos y gentes de El Salvador son un poco salvo.

Name: Stephanie
Date: 10/10/08
Assignment: El Salvador
Before writing, I think of what I know about the topic. I make a list of ideas, words, and phrases I might use.
yes
I organize my thoughts and ideas so that I can focus on one central idea.
yes
I choose ideas and examples that are appropriate for this culture.
no
I make sure the writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
yes
I try to make my writing interesting.
yes
I write a first draft and then I reread and revise.
yes
I check to make sure that my writing makes sense.
yes
I make sure the sentences relate to each other.
no
I use familiar language structures so I know I am writing correctly.
yes
If I do not know a word, I use a word or phrase I do know.
no
I make sure punctuation is correct according to the rules in this language.
no
I check my spelling.
yes
I check my use of verb tenses (present, past, future, etc.).
yes
I check my use of gender and agreements (masculine, feminine, neuter).
yes
I ask someone who knows the language (classmate) to read my writing and give me feedback.
yes
I make sure the final copy is legible (handwritten or typed).
yes
What I think I did very well on in this assignment:
I took an lot of time trying to make the subject sound interesting. I looked up a lot of words in order to make my vocabulary sound broader.
What I think I need to focus/improve on next time:
I think I should organize my sentences a little better instead of jumping around subject to subject.

3 comments:

KyraMadison said...

Writing Rubric: Peer-Assessment
Student Writer:
Stephanie
Student Reviewer:
Christine
Assignment:
Formal Writing #1
Date:
10/26/2007
The assignment is legible (written neatly or typed).
5

The central theme of the writing is clear.
4

The writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
5

The assignment is interesting to read.
5

There are enough details and examples to make the ideas understandable.
5

The sentences relate to each other.
5

The ideas are appropriate for the culture.
5

The sentence structures are overall correct and understandable.
4

The writer uses punctuation correctly.
5

The writer has checked spelling so that spelling is overall correct.
5

The writer uses verb tenses correctly.
4

The writer uses correct subject/verb agreements.
4

The writer uses gender agreements correctly.
5


What I really liked about this assignment:
I liked how you talked about the reason why he quit the gang life.

I have the following questions about your assignment:


Some suggestions for next time:
Make sure you check over your writing before submitting it, Naviar isn't a spanish verb. (Nacer)

Anonymous said...

Student Writer:
Stephanie
Student Reviewer:
Colin
Assignment:
Formal Writing #1
Date:
07 Dec 2007
The assignment is legible (written neatly or typed).
5

The central theme of the writing is clear.
5

The writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
4

The assignment is interesting to read.
5

There are enough details and examples to make the ideas understandable.
5

The sentences relate to each other.
5

The ideas are appropriate for the culture.
5

The sentence structures are overall correct and understandable.
4

The writer uses punctuation correctly.
5

The writer has checked spelling so that spelling is overall correct.
5

The writer uses verb tenses correctly.
4

The writer uses correct subject/verb agreements.
4

The writer uses gender agreements correctly.
5


What I really liked about this assignment:
I like that you agreed he is a hero.

I have the following questions about your assignment:
How many gangs are in El Salvador?

Some suggestions for next time:
Make the ending clearer

Anonymous said...

Student Writer:
Stephanie
Student Reviewer:
Laura
Assignment:
Formal Writing 1
Date:
121707
The assignment is legible (written neatly or typed).
5

The central theme of the writing is clear.
5

The writing has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
5

The assignment is interesting to read.
5

There are enough details and examples to make the ideas understandable.
4

The sentences relate to each other.
5

The ideas are appropriate for the culture.
5

The sentence structures are overall correct and understandable.
5

The writer uses punctuation correctly.
5

The writer has checked spelling so that spelling is overall correct.
5

The writer uses verb tenses correctly.
5

The writer uses correct subject/verb agreements.
5

The writer uses gender agreements correctly.
5


What I really liked about this assignment:
very creative

I have the following questions about your assignment:
nothing it was a wonderfully written assignment

Some suggestions for next time:
keep it chill