Evaluating Effectiveness

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a self-evaluation tool for students to assess the effectiveness of a draft of their cause and effect essay. It contains a series of questions that prompt the student to consider the clarity and completeness of the causes and effects they have outlined, the appropriateness of the elements emphasized, the organizational structure of their essay, and whether their essay successfully draws broader conclusions or implications about the topic at hand. This reflective approach encourages students to critically review their work and identify areas for improvement.

The worksheet is teaching students the critical skill of self-assessment in writing. It guides them to question and reflect on various aspects of their cause and effect essays, from content to structure. Students learn to recognize the importance of clearly identifying multiple causes and effects, emphasizing key elements, organizing points in a logical sequence, and drawing insightful conclusions. This exercise is essential for helping students develop their ability to write analytically and to think critically about their writing process and outcomes.