Mod 8 peer review augmented

Write peer responses for 2 of your peers’ drafts. Each peer response should be at least 200 original words (minimum 400 words total), not counting the words in the peer response questions themselves. Read as many drafts as you can. Reading several of your peers’ drafts will give you a better sense of the different ways in which your peers have approached this writing project. As you read, think critically about how well each peer builds their arguments and uses “They Say” quotes and paraphrases to help support their “I Say” in response to the closed research theme question. Make a mental note of interesting and effective points and arguments. Choose drafts to review. Choose 2 drafts that have not yet received any feedback to respond to in detail. NOTE: To ensure that ALL students in your group receive feedback, it is important that you first respond to drafts that have received NO feedback yet. If all drafts have received feedback, then look for a draft that has only received feedback from one person. DO NOT respond to a draft that has already received feedback from two other peers unless no other options are available. Download each draft to your computer and save them with a name that will make them easy to identify later. Write your peer responses. For each response, respond to at least 3 of the total 5 peer response questions listed below (A, B, C, D, and/or E), choosing questions based on which you think will be most help to each peer. Write your answers on the last page of the downloaded copies of the drafts you have selected and label each answer with the letter that corresponds with the question answered. Provide as many specifics as possible, quoting from your peers drafts as applicable, referring to specific paragraphs or sentences, and providing specific suggestions for improvement. In addition, you may make marginal comments or highlights on your peers’ drafts using Track Changes function or by changing the color of your writing using the Font Color button in the Home toolbar. This is optional but encouraged. Peer Response Questions: A. A clear main point. Analyze the drafts thesis statement. First, identify the thesis statement and restate it in your own words (or, if you cant identify a single thesis statement, note this and state the overall or central argument you think your peer is trying to make). Does the thesis need expansion or revision? Is the purpose of the argument clear? Is the focus of the main argument maintained throughout the essay? What works best? What is missing? B. Appropriate, accessible support. Analyze the drafts use of support and evidence. Is the evidence relevant and sufficient? Is there a mix of facts and examples? Are all claims sufficiently supported? Is the “They Say” of the sources distinct from the writer’s “I Say”? Which claims could be made stronger with additional or different support? Is any evidence weak, misleading, or inappropriate? Is the evidence well-chosen to persuade the intended audience? What works best? What is missing? C. Reasoning and explanations. Analyze the reasoning and explanations used to ground the arguments made. Is the reasoning sound? Are the “I Say” explanations thorough and clear? Do the conclusions follow logically from the evidence and claims? Do you note any logical fallacies or flaws in reasoning? Does the argument seem ultimately convincing? What works best? What is missing? D. Organization. Analyze the organization of the draft. Does the overall organization of the draft help make the arguments made and the evidence presented clear and understandable? Are the arguments or claims made arranged so that they build on each other? Does the draft effectively use topic sentences and transitions? What works best? What is missing? E. One important, specific change. If you could take over this draft and make one important change or revision in the audience, thesis, content, or organization, what would you change, and why? Be specific and constructive. (Note: Do not comment on grammar here but focus on content and organization.)