Feedback Forum Sheet-Personal Narrative

I.    As each group member reads aloud his/her paper, think about the following questions and be ready to give the reader constructive feedback.

II.  Each listener responds to the reader by restating what the paper says and naming what is especially engaging about the narrative. This feedback helps the writer know whether s/he has commmunicated effectively.

III.  Use the following questions to guide the feedback discussion.

A. What are three details that help you participate in the experience?

B.  What is the basic conflict/tension regarding the social issue?

C.  How did the experience contribute to solving the issue or raising awareness about the social injustice or need?

D.  How did this experience change or confirm the writer’s attitude toward the social issue?

E.  What did the writer discover about him/herself after working for social change?

F.  How does the writer’s experience affect your ideas, attitudes, or awareness of the social issue?