3. A response paper is a way to express what you think about a piece of writing in an organized way it includes: evidence that you have understood what the text says and does your reaction to the writerâs ideas your evaluation of the textâs strengths and weaknesses
5. 1- Look for answers to the following questions as you read the first time What is the topic and the main problem or issue that the author is addressing? What is the authorâs central claim, argument, or point? What assumptions does the author make? What evidence does the author present?
6. 2-Jot down your ideas and answers to the following questions as you read the second time How do I feel about what is being said? Is the authorâs claim supported sufficiently? Do I agree or disagree with the author? What are possible counterarguments to the textâs claims?
7. 3-Write a draft of the summary of the text Paraphrase: the authorâs thesis main supporting ideas important details (only)
9. 5- Share your ideas about the text/ discuss the article
10. 6- Write the first draft of the response/reaction paper
11. Paraphrasing methods Change the vocabulary Change the verb forms Change the word class Synthesize pieces of information
12. Change the vocabulary (use synonyms and synonymous phrases) Original: She understood the difficulties and the students appreciated it. The rest of the faculty neglected to recognize the teacherâs dedication to the students. Paraphrase: She comprehended the problems...
13. Change the verb forms (active to passive and vice versa) Original: She understood the difficulties and the students appreciated it. The rest of the faculty neglected to recognize the teacherâs dedication to the students Paraphrase: The problems were understood by the teacher andâŠ
14. Change the word class (verb to noun phrase, adjective to verb phrase, etc.) Original: She understood the difficulties and the students appreciated it. The rest of the faculty neglected to recognize the teacherâs dedication to the students Paraphrase: The teacherâs understanding of the students problems was appreciated by...
15. Synthesize pieces of information (ideas, opinions, etc.) Original: She understood the difficulties and the students appreciated it. The rest of the faculty neglected to recognize the teacherâs dedication to the students Paraphrase:Although the rest of the faculty ignored her dedication to the students, her understanding of the studentsâ difficulties was appreciated by the students.
16. Summaryâs opening sentence Author: Michael Rogers Article: âCan we trust our softwareâ Paraphrased thesis: Computers are reliable but programs that run them can be dangerous and full of problems. Source: Time, January 29, 1990 Example: M. Rogers, in his article âCan We Trust Our Softwareâ, states that computers are reliable but programs that run them can be dangerous and full of problems
18. Introduction Sentence 1: Summaryâs opening sentence Name of the author of the text Title of the article Source of the article Authorâs main claim, argument or point Sentence 2 â 4 (number of sentneces depends on length of the original text) Summary of the article (brief and accurate) Last sentence: Your thesisstatement, which: expresses agreement, partial agreement, disagreement, or evaluates the text (i.e., discusses strengths and r weaknesses of the methods used in reporting)
19. Body Paragraph 1 Starts with a topic sentence (=supporting idea 1) to explain the opinion you expressed in your thesis Contains a clear topic and controlling idea Clearly relates to the thesis statement Includes sufficient details/examples/quotes from the text to explain your point)
20. Body Paragraph 2 Starts with a topic sentence (=supporting idea 2) to explain the opinion you expressed in your thesis Contains a clear topic and controlling idea Clearly relates to the thesis statement Includes sufficient details/examples/quotes from the text to explain/illustrate your point