Does the writer provide an introduction that grabs the reader’s attention?
Yes, the introduction paragraph grabbed my attention because enrolling in a new school is something everyone can relate to but he is a 41-year-old nontraditional student.
Does the writer focus on significant events in his or her life rather than trying to narrate his or her entire life’s story? Yes, at the beginning I thought that it was becoming to specific with the different circumstances that came up on a daily basis. As I continued though it all came together and made for a well-organized essay.
Do the descriptions of the characters or important objects in the memoirs include sensory details that help readers to visualize, hear, smell or feel them? The different techniques used to depict what he was going through as a new student in a French class were clever. He gave a good picture of some of the troubles that he had to face as a new student not even knowing the alphabet. It gave me a sense as though I was there.
Has the writer quoted speech or dialogue so as to reveal some important aspect of a character’s personality? Yes, the dialogue between the French teacher and the students were very useful. They demonstrated the cold hearted personality of the teacher and the worrisome new students.
Does the writer narrate or describe events in a way that allows readers to connect them to experiences or relationships in their own lives? Yes, the flow of the essay allowed me to picture an old memory that I had of a first day of class. And how I had some similar feelings upon getting called on.
Has the writer explained the significance of the people, events, places, or objects in shaping who he or she has become? Does this explanation make sense in relation to the events, people, places, and things described throughout the memoir? All of the events that had taken place come and tie back together at the end of the essay. The classroom setting was a consistent place for this essay and allowed the reader to better understand what was taking place.
Does the writer provide a conclusion that reinforces the point of the story? Yes, this is the best part of the essay in my eyes. First because the conclusion ties back into the main point and thesis of the essay. And finally he has the opportunity to demonstrate what he has learned so far. Little does he know that he still needs some help.
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