Instructions for Peer Responses:
Choose two classmates drafts to review. Respond with at least 150200 words per review. If a draft already has two reviews, please move on to those with no reviews or only one review. Use the following questions to guide your feedback:
Summary Section:
- Is the summary clear and objective?
- Does the writer cover the main ideas of the source text accurately?
- Do you feel like you understand the original essay just from their summary?
Response Section:
- Does the writer clearly express their reaction, opinion, or analysis?
- Are their thoughts well-supported with examples, reasoning, or personal connections?
- Do they stay focused and avoid repeating the summary?
Overall Structure and Style:
- Is there a clear thesis statement?
- Do the ideas flow logically from one paragraph to the next?
- Is the essay easy to read, with mostly clear sentences and transitions?
MLA Format:
- Does the paper follow basic MLA guidelines (header, in-text citation, font, spacing)?
- Is there a Works Cited entry for the source essay?

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