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8th Grade English Peer Editing Lesson

The document outlines a lesson plan for an 8th grade English class where students will provide peer feedback on essays and work on public service announcements (PSAs). The objectives are for students to develop critical feedback and persuasive writing skills. Students will be split into two groups - one will peer edit essays using a worksheet while the other outlines their PSAs, then they will switch activities. Teachers will monitor students and address any common questions. The goal is for students to use peer feedback to improve subsequent drafts.

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8th Grade English Peer Editing Lesson

The document outlines a lesson plan for an 8th grade English class where students will provide peer feedback on essays and work on public service announcements (PSAs). The objectives are for students to develop critical feedback and persuasive writing skills. Students will be split into two groups - one will peer edit essays using a worksheet while the other outlines their PSAs, then they will switch activities. Teachers will monitor students and address any common questions. The goal is for students to use peer feedback to improve subsequent drafts.

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Caitlin Marie
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Name: Caitlin Stevenson Class/Subject: 8th Grade English Date: March 15, 2012 Student Objectives/Student Outcomes: Students

s will be able to provide critical feedback to their class mates. Students will be able to use persuasive strategies in outlining their PSAs. Content Standards: 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 8 on page 52. Materials/Resources/Technology: Peer editing worksheets Teachers Goals:
The teacher will be able monitor her students writing process and step in if there are any major problems.

Time

5 minutes 35 minutes

35 minutes

Start of Class: Pass back peer editing sheets Introduction of Lesson: Group 1: Students will be given a partner and a peer editing worksheet. They will read their partners essay and fill out the worksheet commenting on changes that should be made to better the essay. Group 2: Students will meet in the other room to discuss their PSA and complete their scripts and outline. Lesson Instruction: Groups will switch rooms and activities. Assessments/Checks for Understanding: A teacher will be in each classroom to monitor the activities and answer any questions. If multiple students are asking about a concept then the teacher will review quickly with the whole class. Closure/Wrap-Up/Review: The class will come back together and the teacher will explain the next step of the projects. Self-Assessment: This lesson will be a success if students use their classmates feedback in their next draft. This lesson need to be spread to 2 days because of time constraints.

5 minutes

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