Informative Writing Peer Critique
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can provide constructive feedback to my peers on their informative writing.
Warm-Up Video
Edutopia · 4:33
Peer Critique: Creating a Culture of Revision
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When giving feedback, it is helpful to reference the specific line number in the piece of writing.
- 2
The rules of critique are to be kind, specific, and helpful.
- 3
Critique is a back and forth process where you give feedback to make the work more clear, and you also get good ideas from others.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following excerpt from a peer's informative writing piece: 'The sun is a star. It is very big and hot.' Provide one specific and helpful suggestion to improve this excerpt, focusing on adding more detail or showing rather than telling.”
Teacher Guide
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