Practice IOC

IOC Practice- Sent through email

Criterion A: 5-6
It's clear that I've read the book, but I only focus on the excerpt at hand instead of bringing in knowledge from previous chapters. Next time, I should incorporate other themes/ideas from other chapters.

Criterion B: 5-6
I used a varied amount of literary devices and I discuss the affect it has on the reader/audience, however, when I discuss the affect it has, I use similar reasons for each literary device brought up. I should spend more time during the planning phase to really establish how the excerpt and/or literary device affects the reader.

Criterion C: 3
I have organized my writing and thoughts on the paper during the planning phase, however, when I begin to speak, it's clear that there is some organization, but my thoughts get jumbled up and I forget the point I was about to make. (I also say "um" a lot, or "uh") To improve this, I should spend more time practicing with the speaking or writing out step by step directions on what I'm going to discuss first (although this will cut in to my planning time)

Criterion D: 4
The language is clear and there is accuracy in grammar, however, in my head I try to say one thing, and when it comes out, it sounds different. Therefore, my sentence construction isn't as strong as it could be. To fix this I could take deep breaths and calm down, in order for my thoughts and ideas to come across eloquently.