What’s The “So What?”

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an interactive tool designed for peer review with a focus on the importance of the conclusion in essay writing. It encourages students to swap essays with a partner and identify the most crucial takeaway from each other’s work, including an explanation of why this takeaway is significant. The purpose is to ensure that the intended message of the essay is clear and resonant. After reading their partner’s essay and providing feedback, each student reflects on the feedback received about their own essay.

The worksheet is teaching students to evaluate the effectiveness of a concluding statement in conveying the main message of an essay. It guides them to think critically about the “So What?” factor of their writing, encouraging them to make their conclusions meaningful and memorable. The exercise also helps students to understand and practice the art of constructive criticism, as well as to apply feedback to their own work. By engaging with this worksheet, students are learning to refine their skills in ensuring their essays leave a lasting impression on the reader.