_{“Everyday Use”: Writing Response Groups}

Content

1. Does the writer clearly show the narrator’s character by analyzing (not summarizing) her decision and the way she changes? ______

2. Does the writer explain what causes the narrator’s epiphany and her relationship with her daughters? ______

3. Does the author support his/her observations and opinions with specific and appropriate examples and quotations from the short story? ______

4. Does the writer focus on a few important ideas and present them clearly and in detail? ______

Style

5. Is there good use of precise words, active voice, varied sentence structure, and vivid writing? ______

6. Are ideas organized clearly (by paragraph, in logical order, with smooth transitions, etc.)? ______

7. Is there a strong thesis statement and introduction? ______

8. Are paragraphs structured well with a topic sentence, quotation or specific example, and reflection/analysis? _______

9. Is each quotation clearly introduced and reflected upon? ______

Language

9. Are grammar and spelling correct? ______

10. Are quotation marks and underlining used correctly? ______

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