Today, in my Transition Year Creative Writing Module, we participated in a very different and interesting method of learning. This method of learning was based around the Short Stories, which we wrote prior to the events of today!
We have all been writing 4 A4 Page, Short Stories over the past month in this module, and today, after all of the stories were finalised, we began to ‘cross-correct’ them. Cross-Correcting, is when two students in a class will anonymously correct and scrutinise the work of the other student.
We were all given an essay which was written by another member of the class, however the work carried out was today was totally anonymous, as the essays had been typed, and all names and indicators of identity were covered in tipex. We each had to then read an essay, of an another student in the class. This allowed for us to get the chance to get and receive both positive and constructive criticism from others from the class!
The short stories, which I were reading have been of a very high standard, and it has given me a great inside into the examination system for English at Leaving Certificate, as it highlights the importance of the uniqueness of an essay for an examiner, in order to achieve the highest possible result for the student.
This activity, will also give me a chance to be able to receive a lot of positive and constructive criticism from my own short story, which was also scrutinised by another student in my class. I am really happy to undergo this activity – It has given me an insight into the examination system, and also has improved my learning experience in Crana College drastically!
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