So. I was thinking. How would you guys feel if I typed up some of your essays and then as a class if we looked at them and gave feedback. This would be done anonymously (not the feedback but no one would know whose essay it was unless you volunteered that information). Would you be down to try it? I realize that this takes some bravery because if someone says something about your essay, you might take it personally, but you also will get sincere feedback and I think if the class knew the essay belonged to someone sitting in the room, they might be more constructive with their criticism. I just want you to see what your peers are accomplishing (as well as struggling with). Tell me what you think.

I will have your essays (synthesis) to return to you tomorrow. I only have four left to grade and I can handle that before tomorrow's class.