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Peer Review with Google Docs

Description: 

Using Google Docs as a discussion platform for peer review of written work. 

Learning Targets: 
Students will be able to utilize technology to provide feedback and encourage discussion about various elements of writing.
Link: 
Google Doc Peer Review Lesson Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zqs67M8eq_tNG1AZLSMVIjutB-RaZCe0iwdaIkdjPTc/edit
Author: 
parree
Content Area: 
Language Arts
Writing
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Lab
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
11
Common Core Language Arts
Common Core Language Arts: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.6
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

-Mechanics of writing

-Feedback/discussion

-See Procedure below:

Procedure/Activities:

  1. Have students log-in to chromebooks and pull up essays.

  2. Pass out the Google Doc Peer Editing Discussion Checklist and give students 2-3 minutes to read through it on their own.

  3. Answer questions to clarify any confusion about the students’ tasks for the day.

  4. Assign groups of 4.

  5. Set the timer for 5 minutes. (Repeat x3) Students should be silently working to give group members feedback.

  6. Monitor students’ essays and revision comments via Google Classroom (in class).

  7. At the end of the third round, have students gather their thoughts to bring into the “live” discussion round.

  8. Re-set the timer for 10 minutes.

  9. Walk around the room and listen or join in on conversations as necessary.

  10. At the end of 10 minutes, set another 5 (if groups need more time).

  11. Groups that are finished are free to split up and work independently to revise their essays based on feedback heard today.

  12. Walk around and help students with their revisions as necessary.

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

Notes/Reflection:

Next time I do this lesson, I would have students fill out a “gots & needs” exit slip so that I can assess how helpful these conversations were to their revision processes.