Literacy Retreat 2019
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Provide Writers with Prompt & Purposeful Feeback
“The more feedback during the process, the better students can achieve the goals.”
John Hattie, Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning
Conversations with a purpose
Focus on the writer— not the writing
How’s it Going? by Carl Anderson |
Writing Conferences Grades K-8
by Carl Anderson
Conference Notes Templates
Categories PDF | Blank PDF | Word
Launching the Writer’s Workshop:
K-2 version | Grades 3-12
Mechanics, Mobility, & Management
Hold efficient small-group conferences
Conference during Writing Time PowerPoint |
Google Slides
Peers provide reader feedback
Keep the focus on the writer’s message
Purchase the set of Revision Conferencing Cards, which now includes What’s the writing about?
Self-reflection & evaluation
Build students’ self-awareness
Before students seek feedback from peers, make sure they have read it aloud to themselves.
