Descriptive Feedback
Engaging Students in Assessment for Learning (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Stage 3: Literacy for Growth
Ages:
6-9
Grade Range:
1st 2nd 3rdFood Groups:
Primary: Writing Processes & Strategies
Transcript
When I give the students a writing task I'll often stop them in between to conference with them and give them feedback on their work. So as opposed to giving them feedback when the project is already finished, I stop in the middle and explain to them how they can improve. So, on this little flap of paper is all the expectations that I had set out for them at the beginning of the project. They can see by the little icon of a star or the little icon of a wish if they've been successful on that part or at that expectation or if they need to work on that. As well, we put a little sticker at the top, for example, this says re-read your writing so it makes sense, and its on a fun colorful sticker so the students know that's they're first job when they get back to editing their work. The students really, really love the stickers because they're fun and it's very clear to them what they need to improve on, as opposed to just saying please go back to your desk and do the best you can, they know exactly what's expected of them.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Descriptive Feedback: Engaging Students in Assessment for Learning (Virtual Tour) is to help students attain their goals by providing them with descriptive feedback directly related to the given task.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Conferencing with students on a regular basis provides opportunities for students to reflect on their strengths and next steps.
- Use a star icon to show success and a wish icon to show next steps.
- Using student friendly language will help students understand the task and provide a clear outline of the expectations.
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