Feedback Review

English 11 Honors: American Studies

Writers Eye Writing Workshop
Authors Name:

Your Name:

Does the author have a title for his/her short story or poem?
Is it unique/creative? Why/why not?

How could it be improved? Provide SPECIFIC and sensitive suggestions!

Does the writing have an interesting lead/intro that captures the readers attention?
How could it be improved? Provide SPECIFIC and sensitive suggestions!

Does the writing have an identifiable closure/conclusion? Is it unexpected, or does it

provide promise or a resolution of sorts?
How could it be improved? Provide SPECIFIC and sensitive suggestions!

Is the writing descriptive and detailed?

Does it contain precise and sophisticated word choice? (Are there any blah
words? Are any words needlessly repeated? Are any words
used/spelled/formatted incorrectly?)

How could word choice be improved? Provide SPECIFIC and sensitive

suggestions!

Does it include literary devices like imagery, clear and unique mood/tone,
similes, metaphors, personification, paradoxes, and alliteration?

How could the use of literary devices be improved? Provide SPECIFIC

and sensitive suggestions!

Overall, what was your reaction to this piece of writing?

What was particularly strong?

What needs attention/revision?

Were you confused by anything?

What should the author do now?