Young scholars learn to write a descriptive friendly letter to a pen pal.

Students conduct online research and incorporate graphics and maps into a Powerpoint presentation that details life at the McLean train yard in its heyday.

Students draw the lines of longitude and latitude on a map. Students look at a topographical maps to see how topography relates to land use.

Students participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.

Students research the HIV/AIDS crisis and use their findings to construct a storyboard of AIDS-related dialogues, images and music for a 30-second commercial intended to raise HIV/AIDS awareness.

Students explore an Internet web site and/or the Groliers Encyclopedia to investigate a famous person who shares their birthday. They write a five paragraph comparison and contrast essay on their findings and utilize ClarisWorks to publish.

Students follow guidelines to collectively draft a class letter that introduces their school to the rest of the participants in an online science experiment about water quality. They post the letter online as part of the larger unit.

You mean I have to write my story again, have someone check to make sure it's right, and fix my mistakes? In this activity, students will peer edit each other's writing. They will use their five-star checklists (included) to make sure...

A detailed account of how to improve one's writing through the process of the peer review. Includes basic information and content-specific additions, such as peer review guidelines, questions, and online resources.

This strategy guide explains how you can employ peer review in your classroom, guiding students as they offer each other constructive feedback to improve their writing and communication skills.

A description of what peer review is and why it is important in scientific publishing.

Students will write a sloppy copy and help a peer to edit their writing. They will use a kid-friendly checklist (included)to help each other find their mistakes. Videos of students engaged in the lesson are provided, along with a...

This lesson discusses the peer review process and how to give an effective peer review. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Peer Review."

Students will write a sloppy copy and help a peer to edit their writing. They will use a kid-friendly checklist (included)to help each other find their mistakes. Videos of the lesson plan in action are provided, along with a teacher's...

This site examines all aspects of the rewriting process. Includes advice on how to use computers during the process, comments on peer editing, links to related topics, and an editing checklist.

In this lesson plan, 6th graders are shown what an effective peer review session looks and sounds like. While observing it, students have a silent discussion online about what they notice. They then fill in a peer review goal setting...

Excellent lesson that teaches a new and more relevant way of conducting a peer review. Through the PQP (Praise-Question-Polish) process students gain a greater understanding of how to review others' work as well as improve their own...

Under the heading "Peer Editing Strategies," you'll find two links, "Do's and Don't of Written Commentary." and "Peer Editing Guide." The first emphasizes being helpful and considerate. The second lists questions to consider when...

An in depth review process followed by a simple checklist to use for peer review of writing assignments.

This slideshow tutorial focuses on editing techniques for grammar and mechanical errors; it states three ways that grammar should be reviewed in papers: Microsoft Word's grammar check, review each sentence backwards, and have peer or...

This resource explores strategies for teaching students how to revise and edit content area writing. It contains original content from the Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies: Focus on Writing professional development. Download and print...

This EnglishClub learning module explains the peer editing process. Resources for peer editors and proofreaders are provided, along with an opportunity for students to engage in an editing challenge.

Use this printable template to help students self-assess their own writing as well as provide meaningful feedback for their peers.

Peer response helps students learn how to give constructive feedback to others, an important life skill. "Responding to Writing: Peer to Peer" visits the classrooms of three teachers-fifth-grade teacher Jack Wilde, seventh-grade teacher...