Introduction Writing Self-Reflection

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Regardless of how tempted you are, do not look at your introduction essay until you have reached the question that asks you to do so. I appreciate your first attempts at writing for this English I Honors course. Please do not become discouraged if you do not like your score. Remember, we have much to learn as we continue to work through the year. Please respond honestly to the following questions. 1. How do you perceive yourself as a writer?

2. What do you like about your writing? (You are not thinking of your essay right now.)

3. What do you like about your writing? (You are not thinking of your essay right now.)

4. What are your strengths in writing?

5. What are your weaknesses in writing?

6. Is writing important to you? Do you think it will be in the future? What evidence do you have for your

answers?

7. How did you feel about writing an introduction essay?

8. What did you like about your introduction essay?

9. What did you dislike about your introduction essay?

10. How do you think your scored on the essay? 11. Please look at your essay. Remember, I am proud of what you have done, but we do have much to learn about writing. What surprises you most about your grade?

12. What are some weaknesses that you need to focus upon as we continue to learn?

13. After reading my comments, what have you learned about yourself as a writer?

14. What do you think you will do differently on future writing assignments?