Responding...

Really Responding To Other Students' Writing

Student paper read it quickly mark whatever you see say something about the into say something about details & examples Mark spelling errors Make comments brief How Should You Look at Yourself Supportive Look to see the good but be critical What are Your Goals Do not re-write the paper Make suggestions Play back to the writer how you read the story How Do You Get Started The assignment The writers' own interest The concepts and strategies of the class Stage of Drafting (1st, 2nd, Final) What to Address in Your Comments Content Purpose Shape Flow Where to Put Your Comments Margins The end of the paper note/letter emphasize key points elaborate on important issues

How to Sound Not like a teacher or judge Talk to the writer Supportively How Much to Comment Full statements 7 or 8 words Elaborate on key comments How to Present Comments Advice Criticism Add Explanation Some praise