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Name: ___________________AP Lit Timed Write Self-Evaluation FormPlease re-read your entire timed writes (Hamlet soliloquy essays #1, #2, and #3) and the comments youreceived. Then complete the following:A) Overarching Trends1. Read the comments you received for these three essays. What are the two comments did you receivemost often? Write them below and explain what they mean/what they are saying you need to do.For sections B and C choose ONE of your Hamlet soliloquy essays.B) Exploring Your Thesis1. Your thesis statement: (Please write in the space below):2. After re-reading your thesis statement, what is the central idea in your essay—based SOLELY uponthe language in your thesis? If the central idea is unclear, please explain what your intention was.3. Re-write an improved version of your thesis statement below, and explain why this version is better:C) Exploring Your Claims and Development of Argument1. Highlight each “apt and specific” reference to the text – i.e. where you either quote directly or referto a specific example from the text as evidence.2. In another color, highlight ALL the areas of the timed write where you see actual analysis - whereyou pick apart the evidence, explicitly mentioning the author’s use of literary devices, to explain howthe evidence proves the claim. DO NOT confuse analysis with paraphrasing or summary of theevidence.

3. Write out each of your original topic sentences in the space below. Then, below each one, write animproved version of the topic sentence, making sure that the revised version has a WHAT, HOW(s),and a SO WHAT that connects back to your main (perhaps revised) claim.D) Self Grading and Goal Setting1. Please review the scoring guidelines for your second and third Hamlet soliloquy essays and scoreyourself based on your reflection and assessment of your timed writes. Underline key words andphrases that apply to your essay directly on the rubrics.Write your Essay #2 Timed Write Score here: __________________Write your Essay #3 Timed Write Score here: __________________2. Set a writing goal for your next essay. What two key areas will you focus on next time?