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Peer Review
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PEER REVIEW
This Slideshow was created as part of a writing unit on how to do a Quality Peer Review.
It was planned as part of a larger unit on narrative writing.
Although it is geared toward students in grades 3-5, it can be adapted for students in higher grades.
Miss Crispin
It was planned as part of a larger unit on narrative writing.
Although it is geared toward students in grades 3-5, it can be adapted for students in higher grades.
Miss Crispin
WRITING CAN BE FUN
- But it's also hard work!
IT'S TIME FOR A PEER REVIEW!
WHEN YOU'RE NOT SURE HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR WORK BETTER,
A PEER IS SOMEONE YOUR OWN AGE
A PEER WRITING GROUP IS A PLACE TO SHARE YOUR WRITING
A Peer Writing Group is a group of students working together to help to improve each other's writing.
Your teachers may not always be able to help you when you need them.
Students need to learn how to take responsibility for their own learning by helping themselves and others.
SHARING YOUR WRITING HELPS YOU & YOUR PEERS
- Peer feedback can help you improve your work
- Listening to peer writing gives you new ideas
- Sharing how you solve writing problems helps others
- Showing off your strengths as a writer gives you confidence
When you share your writing with others, you're not just helping yourself. You are also helping other writers by letting them hear your work.
Sometimes your peers see things you're doing well and learn how to make changes in their own work.
SO HOW DOES A PEER REVIEW WORK?
Before your writing group meets, you need to be prepared.
Knowing your Focus shows the group that you value their time. Their help is important to you.
You should also practice reading your piece aloud several times.
Make sure you're ready!
Knowing your Focus shows the group that you value their time. Their help is important to you.
You should also practice reading your piece aloud several times.
Make sure you're ready!
WHAT IS YOUR FOCUS?
1. AUTHOR TELLS PEERS WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK HE'S/SHE'S LOOKING FOR
Be clear about the specific Focus you need help with. It may be the writing strategy the class has been practicing this week.
You might say:
"I'm working on my details. Tell me where you think you can see the picture in your mind."
"Are there any places I may need to add more details?"
Or
"I'm working on Showing/not Telling. Tell me where you can see how my characters are feeling instead of me telling you."
"Tell me if there's a spot I may be able add some Vivid Verbs to help the readers see how the characters feel."
You might say:
"I'm working on my details. Tell me where you think you can see the picture in your mind."
"Are there any places I may need to add more details?"
Or
"I'm working on Showing/not Telling. Tell me where you can see how my characters are feeling instead of me telling you."
"Tell me if there's a spot I may be able add some Vivid Verbs to help the readers see how the characters feel."
2. AUTHOR READS TO THE GROUP
- Your peers should NOT read your work
- The Reviewer will take notes to give Feedback
- (while keeping the Focus in mind)
Reading to the group keeps your peers focused on the content of your work instead of worrying about spelling, punctuation and grammar.
We will work on editing strategies another time.
The Reviewer and Coaches need to keep the Focus in mind while listening carefully to the Author.
We will work on editing strategies another time.
The Reviewer and Coaches need to keep the Focus in mind while listening carefully to the Author.
3. PEER REVIEWER GIVES FEEDBACK
- Compliments: What sounds like it's working?
- Questions & Suggestions: What needs help?
- Author takes notes about needed changes
- Coaches take notes about Reviewer's feedback
The Reviewer should give Feedback about the Author's Focus first.
Stick to 2-3 of the most important problems.
You don't want to overwhelm the Author by giving him/her too many ideas to worry about.
(Speak softly so you don't disturb other writers.)
Stick to 2-3 of the most important problems.
You don't want to overwhelm the Author by giving him/her too many ideas to worry about.
(Speak softly so you don't disturb other writers.)
COMPLIMENTS, QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS.
BE SPECIFIC & CONSTRUCTIVE WITH YOUR
Give Feedback that is constructive. This means pointing out specific areas that need improvement without criticizing your peers.
Be sensitive about how you give suggestions.
As an Author, you should try to be tough skinned when it comes to receiving criticism.
Be sensitive about how you give suggestions.
As an Author, you should try to be tough skinned when it comes to receiving criticism.
SAY, "WHEN YOU TALKED ABOUT THE GUMMY CHEESE I COULD ALMOST SMELL IT."
INSTEAD OF SAYING "YOUR DETAILS MADE IT SOUND GOOD,"
SAY, "MAYBE YOU CAN USE THE WORD SHUFFLED INSTEAD OF WALKED."
INSTEAD OF SAYING, "YOUR WORD CHOICE IS BORING,"
4. COACHES GIVE THE PEER REVIEWER FEEDBACK
- Which compliments sounded helpful?
- Which questions and suggestions sounded helpful?
- Were there any suggestions that could have been more specific?
- Was there anything important the reviewer missed?
Coaches should give the Reviewer Compliments and Suggestions.
"That was helpful when you suggested she use the word_____. It will make the reader more able to see the action in his/her mind."
"Instead of saying something isn't clear, you should explain exactly which part confused you."
"That was helpful when you suggested she use the word_____. It will make the reader more able to see the action in his/her mind."
"Instead of saying something isn't clear, you should explain exactly which part confused you."
5. REFLECT ON WHAT YOUR GROUP HAS LEARNED
- What did you learn today?
- What seemed to work well?
- What should the group do differently next time?
- Remember to thank your group for their help.
THEN IT'S TIME TO GET BACK TO WRITING
6. USE YOUR PEERS' FEEDBACK TO MAKE IT BETTER
Read over the compliments and suggestions given to you.
Which suggestions might help make your writing sound better?
Which suggestions might help make your writing sound better?
BUT WHAT IF I'M NERVOUS?
- It's ok to be nervous!
- Sharing your work can be scary.
- Remember, everyone else is just as scared as you are.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Be specific & stay positive
- Make eye contact
- Use your Peer Review Checklist to guide you
- Don't give too many suggestions
DON'T FORGET TO CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS
YOU'RE AN AUTHOR!
TEST YOUR PEER REVIEW KNOWLEDGE
- What is a peer?
- How is a Peer Writing Group helpful?
- What 2 things should Authors do to prepare?
- What is the Reviewer's job?
- How is a Peer Review checklist helpful?
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- What other class resources can help?
- What does a Coach do?
- What happens after the Coaches do their job?
- What should the Author do after the group is finished?
THIS HAS BEEN A MISS CRISPIN PRODUCTION
While training students to become better reviewers, groups meet according to the teacher's schedule.
The goal is for the student authors to decide when they need their peers' help.
[All cartoons were created with Bitstrips.]
