Feedback on mini essays need not be in the form of a grade or even teacher comments. In most cases, you can have students read and comment on each other's work, during class time or for homework. When mini essays are returned, do a quick read-through to get a sense of the most typical strengths and weaknesses. Use a few typical samples as a basis for class discussion.
Big Bird is an 8-foot, 2-inch yellow bird who lives on Sesame Street. Since Sesame Street premiered in 1969, Big Bird has entertained millions of pre-school children and their parents with his wide-eyed wondering at the world.
Big Bird, named after the Sesame Street character, is the largest of nine free range chickens he lovingly keeps at his 17th century farmhouse in the Peak District. She is 18 months old, healthy and has laid normal sized eggs ever since Mr Evans bought her and his other hens, all from the same breeder, a year ago.