Peer Editing
Day Five
by: Jodie Rader
Objectives: Students will have an
understanding of the corrections their papers may need. Students will
learn how to make useful and purposeful comments.
Procedure: Have
students get into groups of four. Give each students a copy of the
rubric.
Students will read each others rough drafts. Editors should follow
the criteria outlined in the rubric and ask questions about the paper
they are reading. Every member in the group should read everyone's
papers asking two questions and two comments. The teacher should
review with students how to ask helpful questions. Suggest such
phrases as:
When a students gets their papers back there should be at least six questions and six comments. Give the writers an opportunity to ask any questions of the editors.
The teacher should monitor the groups and be available to read and make comments as well. They may also help by asking thought provoking questions to the readers and writers.
Students should then begin on their final drafts. If computers are available have students begin typing their papers.
Closure: For
homework students will finish their papers and turn them in the next
class period. Check and see if there are any students who would like
to have you read their papers.