Lesson Plan

Peer Critique for Organization and Style

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Put another set of eyes on your class's historical fiction narratives with one of the final lessons in the unit. Fourth graders use feedback from their peers to annotate their drafts for revision, particularly their bold beginnings and exciting endings.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Establish a protocol before beginning the lesson that ensures learners are providing clear-cut feedback in a respectful and constructive manner
  • Keep all drafts organized in individual work folders
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires index cards and a blue colored pencil for each student
  • Transfer the critical protocol template and narrative anchor chart onto large chart paper for reference
  • The lesson uses resources from previous lessons to support instruction
Pros
  • Includes a narrative feedback form, critique protocols, detailed procedures, exit ticket assessment, and homework ideas
  • Common Core designed
Cons
  • None
Common Core