Posted by Michael Addy (66.205.140.92) on July 6, 2005 at 9:32:46 p.m.:
In Reply to: Hartmanessay3 posted by Katie Hartman on July 5, 2005 at 5:31:47 p.m.:
Reader's Name: Michael Addy
Writers Name: Katie Hartman
1) Review the assignment requirements. Read the essay. In your opinion, does the writer answer the essay assignment in this piece? Explain.
The assignment is absolutely answered in this essay.
2) Write the thesis statement here:
Both Baca’s and Gilbert’s poems “Green Chile” and “Mafioso” are able to show similar ethnicity in both writings and a wonderful use of imagery to further show their ethnic roots.
3) Does the thesis attempt to prove a specific idea, or is it too general?
It attempts to prove a specific idea of the parallel uses of imagery and ethnicity between the two poems.
4) What specific evidence does the writer provide to support the thesis?
The author uses numerous quotes from the poems to show examples of the imagery.
5) Does the writer explicitly show how this evidence supports his/her view? Are connections made for the reader?
The connections are clear.
6) Does each paragraph connect with the thesis?
Yes
7) Is there additional evidence which the writer has missed?
Not that I am aware of.
8) Does the conclusion sum up the writer's point?
The conclusion effectively sums up the paper.
9) Give the writer at least one suggestion for improving this paper.
This is a very good paper. There are a few grammar and spelling errors.