Revising Our Writing
Learn to listen to suggestions about writing
Practice receiving feedback graciously
Understand how feedback helps improve writing
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.”
— Proverbs 12:15 (WEB)Learning to listen to others' suggestions helps us grow and improve
Gather students in a circle. Discuss what it means to be a good listener. Ask students to demonstrate good listening by making eye contact and sitting quietly.
Explain that when someone gives us feedback about our writing, it's a gift to help us improve. Just like Jesus helps us grow, friends and teachers can help our writing grow.
Students practice giving and receiving kind, helpful feedback about a simple drawing
Simpler: Teacher provides example sentences for giving feedback
Challenge: Students write specific, detailed feedback
Recap the importance of listening and being kind
Dear Jesus, help us to listen carefully and be kind when giving and receiving suggestions.
Coming up: Tomorrow we will practice giving feedback to a writing partner
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.”
— Proverbs 12:15 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making a listening motion with hand
First graders are learning emotional regulation and communication skills
Children may feel sensitive about criticism
Child responds to feedback with gratitude and curiosity