Plan for implementing activity

In Jody Conrad's session: The Reasons we Write:  Linking Assessment to Intention, we worked in groups to produce a list of what we determined to be the 5 key elements of argumentative writing.  After posting the lists, we examined the similarities and differences between and lists, then she gave us the descriptors she uses in the writing center at WSU.

My students are required to write a reflective essay for their Senior Project.  I am going to talk about who the audience for the paper is (judges for the project), and  what the purpose is (to present yourself in a positive light).  Following the example of Jody, I am going to have groups come up with 5 key elements for the reflective essay.  We will then compare the lists to see similarities and differences.  Then I will give them the rubric we have to grade the reflective essay and see what is included from their lists and examine anything different on the rubric.