CSEC English SBA | Reflection 1 {Sample}

Summary

In this tutorial, Miss Clark explains how to write a reflection for an English SBA using the SIQ method—Summarize, Impact, Quote. She emphasizes the importance of summarizing the material, reflecting on its impact on your thinking, and supporting your reflections with relevant quotes. The video provides a step-by-step guide, showing how to structure a three-paragraph reflection with one paragraph for each artifact. The SIQ method is designed to help students demonstrate how each material has influenced their understanding of the topic, ultimately leading to a well-organized and thoughtful reflection for a perfect mark.

Takeaways

• 😀 The purpose of reflection in the English SBA is to explain how each material or artifact has influenced your thinking on a specific topic.
• 😀 A reflection should be written in continuous prose, using standard English, and should contain three paragraphs.
• 😀 The SIQ system is introduced as a simple three-step process to help structure reflections: S for Summarize, I for Impact, and Q for Quote.
• 😀 Step 1 of SIQ: Summarize the content of the material—provide a brief overview of what the material is about.
• 😀 Step 2 of SIQ: Discuss the impact the material has on you as an individual—did it change your perspective, provide new insights, or evoke an emotional response?
• 😀 Step 3 of SIQ: Code or quote from the material to substantiate your points in the reflection, ensuring the material supports your reflections.
• 😀 The reflection should be divided into three paragraphs, each dedicated to discussing a different artifact or material.
• 😀 Each paragraph should include the title, author, and year of publication of the material, followed by a summary, impact discussion, and relevant quotes.
• 😀 It’s important to give personal views and insights based on the material, but also reference specific parts of the material to support those points.
• 😀 A sample paragraph in the script explains how to effectively apply the SIQ system using an article about teen mothers, summarizing, analyzing impact, and quoting evidence.
• 😀 The reflection process aims to help students critically engage with materials, ensuring their analysis is well-supported by specific examples from the content.

Q & A

What is the purpose of writing a reflection in the English SBA?

The purpose of writing a reflection is to explain how each material or artifact has shaped your thinking on a specific topic.

What is the SIQ system, and how does it help in writing a reflection?

The SIQ system is a three-step approach to writing a reflection: S for 'Summarize', I for 'Impact', and Q for 'Quote'. It helps organize the reflection by ensuring students first summarize the material, then discuss how it impacted their thinking, and finally support their points with quotes from the material.

How should a reflection be structured in terms of paragraphs?

A reflection should consist of three paragraphs, each representing one artifact or material. Each paragraph should follow the SIQ structure, discussing the summary, impact, and relevant quotes of the material.

What should you include when summarizing the materials in your reflection?

When summarizing, you should provide a brief overview of the content of the materials, explaining what you understand from each one.

What is meant by 'impact' in the SIQ system, and why is it important?

The 'impact' refers to how the material or artifact has affected your perspective, emotions, or understanding. It's important because it shows how the material changed or reinforced your thinking, offering personal insights into your learning.

What types of emotional responses should be considered in the impact section?

You should reflect on whether the material inspired, shocked, or moved you emotionally. For example, were you surprised by the content, inspired by the message, or in awe of the creativity of the material?

How should you incorporate quotes into your reflection?

Quotes should be selected to substantiate the points you make in the reflection. They should be short and specific, supporting your analysis and insights, and never used in long chunks. Use quotation marks to indicate the quoted material.

Why is it important not to quote long sections of the material?

Quoting long sections of material can overwhelm the reflection and detract from your own analysis. It's better to quote brief, relevant excerpts that directly support your points.

What should you include when outlining each paragraph for your reflection?

For each paragraph, you should include the title, author, and year of publication of the material, followed by your initial thoughts before conducting the research. Then, you apply the SIQ system—Summarize, Impact, and Quote—before repeating the same steps for each artifact.

Can personal opinions be included in a reflection? If so, how?

Yes, personal opinions can and should be included in a reflection. After summarizing and quoting the material, you can express your personal thoughts on the material, especially how it challenges or reinforces your own views or what new insights it provides.