Reflective Essay Checklist
Use this guide to check your essay before you write the final piece on 7 February 2013 in the test period.
Introduction
Does the first sentence grab the reader's attention?
Does the first paragraph provide a general overview of the essay's topic?
Does the first paragraph include a thesis statement that strongly and clearly states your central idea? Will the reader know what the essay is going to be about?
Body Paragraphs
Do they contain personal experiences that relate to your thesis?
Do they describe your emotions related to the topic?
Do they contain facts that support your thesis?
Is the information arranged in a way that makes sense, with similar experiences or ideas grouped together.
Conclusion
Does the last paragraph remind readers of the main points of the essay, without going into too much detail or repeating everything readers just read?
Is the conclusion free of new information (such as another experience)?
Does the last sentence leave readers with a strong final impression?
General
Does one idea flow smoothly into the next?
Do the sentence structures and lengths vary?
Does every sentence relate to the thesis?
Is the essay sincere? Does it truly reflect you?
Have you used the correct grammar, punctuation and spelling?
A final word! Remind me to read my reflective essay to you. I entitled it: " Alopecia my nemesis!"
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