Reflective Writing

What is the primary purpose of reflective writing?

• To summarize imaginative writing.

• To analyze the plot of 'Dear Martin'.

• To consciously consider creative decisions made in imaginative writing.

• To practice writing different text types for the HSC.

Why is reflective writing important?

• It helps you remember the content of 'Dear Martin'.

• It allows you to justify the creative choices in your imaginative piece.

• It demonstrates your conscious knowledge of literary devices and imaginative writing skill

• It is a compulsory part of your English assessment

The acronym AISLE is introduced as a framework for reflective writing. What does the 'A' in AISLE stand for?

• Analysis

• Aim

• Annotation

• Application

When considering the 'Aim' in reflective writing, what is a key question to ask yourself about your imaginative piece?

• What was my favourite part of writing the piece?

• What texts inspired me?

• What concept am I exploring and what response do they intend to evoke from the reader?

• How long did it take me to write my imaginative piece?

Under the 'Structure' section of AISLE, what kind of features should you consider?

• Your personal feelings about your piece.

• Literary devices like metaphor and imagery.

• Broader structural devices operating at a macro level in your writing piece

• The overall length of your imaginative writing piece

When annotating language choices and literary devices under the 'Language' section, which of the following is not listed as an example?

• Setting

• Character's age

• Symbol/motif

• Tone

What is the purpose of the 'Evaluation' section in reflective writing?

• To list all the literary devices used in the imaginative piece.

• To provide a brief summary of the imaginative writing.

• To use evaluative language such as 'successfully, effectively, evocatively' to make a judgement on your use of literary devices

• To compare the imaginative piece to a friend's work.

Which of the following evaluative words would be most appropriate to describe a particularly successful use of imagery?

• Theoretically

• Negligently

• Evocatively

• Minimally