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One of the difficulties implied in feedback is that it isone-way communication. Students write. Teachers read, evaluate and make comments(maybe.) Does student writing improve? Again . . . maybe.
What would happen if a writing assignment was interactive fromthe start? Beginning at elementary levels I can imagine a cover sheet thatasks: “What is the main idea of your article/story?” The student answers andthe teacher responds, “I got it (or not.) You showed the main idea by . . .”
For older students a teacher might ask, “What section showsyour best work? What part of thisassignment is difficult for you? How can you improve it?” The student writes and the teacher responds.
This method would involve reworking one assignment over aweek’s time, but it would be time well spent. Will it work in your classroom?
