Publishing Informative Writing
Share published informative writing with peers
Provide constructive, positive feedback to classmates
Practice respectful reading and listening skills
Celebrate individual writing achievements
“Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.”
— Proverbs 12:25 (WEB)Encouragement through kind words helps writers feel confident and supported
Gather students in a circle and explain the gallery walk process. Review expectations for respectful reading and commenting.
Model how to read someone's work and leave constructive, positive comments on sticky notes
Students walk around the room, reading each other's published informative pieces and leaving encouraging sticky note comments
Simpler: Provide sentence starters for feedback
Challenge: Write multiple comments for each piece
Reflect on the experience of sharing and receiving feedback
Dear God, thank you for the gift of words and the ability to encourage one another. Help us use our words to build up and support each other. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll reflect on our informative writing journey and set goals for our next writing adventure!
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building up as fits the need, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Practice giving encouraging feedback that builds others up
Students are learning to give and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment
Some students might find it challenging to give or receive feedback
Respectful interactions, specific observations about writing