18 Questions
What do the terms 'reflection' and 'reflective writing' refer to?
Thinking about your own thinking
According to Kathleen Blake Yancey and Jane Bowman Smith, what does reflection involve?
Recording a student's thoughts while they work
What are students typically asked to reflect on in a writing class?
Their intentions regarding rhetorical elements
What type of decisions might students be asked to describe in reflective writing?
Decisions about language features like word choice
In reflective writing, what might students be asked to evaluate or assess?
Their piece of writing or their development as a writer
When might an instructor ask students to perform reflective activities?
At various points in the process of working on a project or at the end of the semester
Why is reflective writing beneficial for student learning?
It promotes critical thinking and self-assessment skills.
What role does metacognitive writing play in student development as a writer?
It helps students understand their own thinking processes while writing.
What is the primary purpose of student self-assessment in writing?
To help students identify their strengths and weaknesses as writers.
How does metadiscourse contribute to improving student writing?
By providing a framework for students to structure their writing effectively.
What makes reflective writing different from other types of writing?
It involves critical analysis of one's own experiences and learning.
What is the significance of using a reflective journal for student writers?
To provide a space for students to document personal growth and learning.
What is one of the benefits of reflective writing mentioned in the text?
Becoming a better writer and thinker.
How does the text describe the initial experience of writing reflectively?
Awkward, silly, and possibly painful.
What is the main purpose of reflective writing according to the text?
To establish a habit of self-reflective thinking.
What is the author's view on the 'teacher-pleasing game' in reflective writing?
It is not the desired outcome.
Which statement best describes the long-term impact of reflective writing on individuals?
Becoming a better learner and thinker.
What can be inferred about the author's personal experience with painting the kitchen?
It was not a pleasant experience.
Test your knowledge on reflective writing and the revision process based on the book 'Reflective Writing and the Revision Process: What Were You Thinking?' by Sandra L.Giles. Explore concepts like reflection and thinking about one's writing process.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
