Writer's Workshop Guidelines

Peer-editing is a difficult process. Here are some guidelines to help you peer-edit better:

 

• Ask a classmate to read through what you have written.
• Give them at least one thing to focus on (characters, setting, plot, grammar, etc.
• Write a comments for your peer that will help them improve their work.
• Underlining and changes are permitted, but do so in a different color so your peer is able to see your suggestions.
• Answer the questions below as well. Add comments too.

 

1. Is there evidence of prewriting activity (brainstorm, plan)
2. Are the title main words capitalized?
3. Does the title fit the piece?
4. Are paragraphs used to organize information?
5. Is the introduction effective?
6. Is the main idea clear, with a sense of purpose?
7. Is information placed in logical order?
8. Is there enough supporting evidence?
9. Does the writer stay on topic?
10. Is the writing interesting?
11. Is the word choice appropriate?
12. Does each sentence begin with a capital letter?
13. Does each sentence end with a proper punctuation?
14. Is each sentence a complete thought?
15. Are there any spelling errors (underline please)?
16. Are there other words that should be capitalized?
17. Are plurals and possessives correct?
18. Are quotation marks used correctly?
19. Is the conclusion effective and relevant?
20. Is written text well organized on paper?


Other comments:


WHEN YOU ARE DONE RECEIVING SUGGESTIONS FROM YOUR PEER, MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR WORK AND THEN TURN IT IN.