Embedded Files
What is reflective writing?
What is reflective writing?
“Consciously thinking about and analysing what one has done (or is doing)” (Bolton 2005).
“Consciously thinking about and analysing what one has done (or is doing)” (Bolton 2005).
Typical features of reflective writing
Typical features of reflective writing
Reflective writing may include some of the following features:
Reflective writing may include some of the following features:
Use of first person to express self-assessment
Use of evaluative language
Considered use of examples
Use of anecdotal references, imagery or metaphor
Explanation, description or justification of the use of specific language or stylistic devices
Connections between what students learn about writing and the writing that they craft
Self-awareness of the learning process
May be objective and/or subjective (and 1st or 3rd person)
Retrospective
Supported by clear analytical examples
Makes connections between what you have learned and your practice
Conveys a deep understanding and appreciation of what, why and how you have written
How to write reflectively - sentence stems
How to write reflectively - sentence stems
★ When writing this text (identify type), my purpose/aim was to achieve a…
★ The main objective of my composition is to…
★ This text would appeal to readers who enjoy…
★ Readers who like … are my intended audience as they would appreciate…
★ I decided to structure my text as a/in a…
★ The process of composing included (explain the steps you undertook)...
★ For this piece, I was inspired/influenced by the work of ________, who, in their text(name type) ____________, created a ______________ and I wanted to achieve/emulate/experiment with something similar.
★ In particular, my use of ___________ (technique and quote) had a ____________effect which added to the overall impact of the __________.
★ I made a deliberate choice to use _________ (identify techniques and provide examples) to create/develop/in order to…
★ Feedback from my family/friends/teacher/classmates suggested that I should ____________ so I ________________
★ The experience of writing this has taught me …
★ Overall, I am __(name feeling)_______with my ___(name text)____ and will continue to …
Reflection Statement Scaffold
Reflection Statement Scaffold
Introduction
Introduction
Briefly state the purpose you were trying to achieve with your text
Mention how you incorporated the stimulus from the question into your text
Introduce the 2 techniques that you used (simile and dialogue)
Body Paragraphs are structured around the techniques
Body Paragraph 1 - 1st technique (simile)
Introduce an example of a simile from your text and what purpose it was used for.
Quote from your own work and explain how effective it was.
Explain how feedback you received helped you to edit and improve your use of simile
Body Paragraph 2 - 2nd technique (dialogue)
Introduce an example of dialogue you used in your text.
Quote from your own work and explain how effective it was.
Explain how feedback you received helped you to edit and improve your use of dialogue
Conclusion
Summarise how effective your imaginative text was in achieving its purpose.
Explain how the use of techniques helped to achieve this purpose
Explain how you incorporated overall feedback
Reflective response to a text
Reflective response to a text
Example
Example
Blueback is a novel written by Tim Winton and originally published in 1997 by Penguin Books. The cover blurb suggests that the story is a “… deceptively simple allegory about a boy …” who grows up on the coast. Blueback is aimed at a young teen audience, but is easily enjoyed by older readers. This excerpt, found on page five of the 2009 edition, is an excellent example of how Winton effectively uses language to create vivid images.
I find the early images in the book are compelling and immediately draw the reader into Abel Jackson’s world. The actual words and sentence structure are quite simple, yet the combination of alliteration and onomatopoeia in ‘cold crash’ add to the action. Each paragraph designates another stage in the action, but I particularly like the third paragraph with its use of simple adjectives and verbs that create a specific atmosphere of anticipation. Examples include ‘nervous’ and ‘trembled’. I can relate to the joy of swimming through the use of the simile in the final line ‘like a bird’.
I have enjoyed reading and re-reading this novel as the writing has a fresh feel each time I live in Abel’s world. I am reminded of the way that even simple language techniques can be used to engage the reader. In my writing, I will try to include adjectives that set a precise scene. I’m also aiming to include different sentence beginnings and a flowing structure.
When reflecting on an experience (such as a classroom activity or group task) you might address the following questions in your writing:
When reflecting on an experience (such as a classroom activity or group task) you might address the following questions in your writing:
• Description - what you did
What happened?
• Analysis - how you did it
Why did it happen?
What were you feeling?
Are there other perspectives that challenge your views?
• Outcomes or Action - why you did it
What did you learn?
What would you do differently next time?
Reflective analysis using ALARM
Reflective analysis using ALARM
WHAT I DID
Identify the genre of your response.
Describe what your response is about.
Explain the influenceS on your response and how it employs language forms and features.
HOW I DID IT
Identify your use of techniques and analyse their effect on responders.
WHY I DID IT
Interpret the meaning of your response by explaining the underlying message you - as the composer, are trying to communicate to the audience.
Make connections to the real world to conceptualise your theme. Why did you want to convey that thematic message?
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse