Time to revise! Using a writing evaluation rubric, scholars participate in a peer editing process to provide feedback on each others' informative essays. Next, pupils begin revising their drafts based on the feedback they receive. 

Concepts

informative writing, rough drafts, revising writing, peer editing, the writing process

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Pair English learners with partners who speak their native language

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson eight from the consecutive nine-part Grade 6 ELA module 2A Unit 3 series
• In advance, prepare a chart with the peer critique guidelines or have a copy of the guidelines for each student

Pros

• Offers differentiation strategies to support all learners
• Includes helpful teaching notes

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.2.a W.6.2.b W.6.2.c W.6.2.d W.6.2.e W.6.2.f W.6.5 W.6.9.b L.6.1.a L.6.1.b L.6.1.c L.6.1.d L.6.1.e L.6.2.a L.6.2.b