Personal Response Writing Concepts

Tammy Wilensky explains the personal response section of diploma or equivalency exams. She clarifies that personal response does not mean writing about oneself but responding to a question using provided sources like a poem, short story, and visual. Students have flexibility in format, except poetry, and must answer the question using evidence. The video also touches on implicit and explicit thesis statements.

Who is the instructor in the video?

• Sarah Johnson

• John Smith

• Michael Brown

• Tammy Wilensky

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Creative Writing

• Personal Response Writing

• Poetry Analysis

• Grammar and Syntax

How many pieces of writing are required in the exam?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a common feeling among students regarding personal response writing?

• Overwhelm

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Confusion

What is a common misconception about personal response writing?

• It must include all sources

• It must be written in poetry

• It must be about oneself

• It must be a short story

What are the three types of sources provided for personal response writing?

• A poem, a novel, and a photograph

• A poem, a short story excerpt, and a visual

• A poem, a novel, and a painting

• A novel, a short story, and a painting

What is the only format not allowed for personal response writing?

• Poetry

• Memoir

• Essay

• Short Story

What does prose mean in the context of personal response writing?

• Any form of writing

• Writing beyond poetry

• Only creative writing

• Only academic writing

What is the main task when responding to a question in personal response writing?

• To write a poem

• To answer the question using sources

• To summarize the sources

• To create a visual representation

Is it necessary to use all three sources in personal response writing?

• Only if instructed

• No, never

• Yes, always

• No, using one is sufficient if it provides a solid answer