Class correction - Why study in Belgium?
Class correction
Your job is not to rewrite your classmate's text.
Read it as a real reader. Identify what works, what is unclear and what could make the text more persuasive. Use the rubric to support your judgement. When you find a language problem, mark the type of problem rather than automatically correcting it.
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Class correction
Your job is not to rewrite your classmate's text.
Read it as a real reader. Identify what works, what is unclear and what could make the text more persuasive. Use the rubric to support your judgement. When you find a language problem, mark the type of problem rather than automatically correcting it.
First reading: content only
On the first reading, do not correct grammar yet.
CONTENT CHECK
What is the writer's main message?
Which reasons does the writer give for studying in Belgium?
Does the writer discuss:
academic possibilities?
leisure activities / things to visit?
Which part of the text is most convincing? Why?
Then:
One thing that is missing or could be developed further:________________________________________ (Under the text)
Second reading: persuasive writing and organisation
Examples of persuasive language:
One of the biggest advantages is…
Another reason to consider Belgium is…
What makes Belgium particularly attractive is…
Furthermore…
In addition…
For these reasons…
Use this marking code
P = persuasive language
T = transition/linking word
? = unclear idea
+ = particularly effective sentence or idea
Find and underline at least:
3 examples of persuasive language
3 transitions
1 strong argument
1 place where the argument could be stronger
Annotate the text.
Third reading: language correction
Find a maximum of five language problems.
Mark the problem but preferably do not immediately rewrite the sentence for the writer.
Use codes such as:
SP = spelling issue
G = grammar mistake
WW = wrong word
PU= punctuation
SB = sentence boundary (=too long)
? = meaning unclear
Example:
Belgium have G many excellent universities.
Use the evaluation rubric
Content & task fulfilment
Persuasive language
Organisation & transitions
Language use
Writing process & task requirements
PEER FEEDBACK
Strongest aspect of this text:
Most important thing to improve:
One sentence or paragraph the writer should revise:
My advice to the writer:
Overview
