Peer Review 7 8
Peer Review 7 8
● Review the writer’s work carefully, ● Share a draft of your writing with the
paying attention to any notes or reviewer.
comments that the writer has given ○ If necessary, explain why you
you. wrote it - you may need to
● Consider the assignment, the explain the assignment,
purpose, and the audience. purpose, and intended
● Read and take notes. Avoid general audience.
comments; your review should refer to ○ Share what you see are your
specific places in the text. Share your strengths and weaknesses of
review with the writer the project.
○ Begin your comments with ● Ask the reviewer specific questions or
something you liked - refer to ask for help with specific parts of the
specific examples. writing.
○ Ask questions if there are ● Think carefully about the reviewer’s
areas of confusion. comments.
○ Be respectful. ○ If they are giving feedback in
○ Balance positive comments person, take notes!
with suggestions for ● If any feedback is unclear, ask the
improvement. reviewer follow-up questions.
● Discuss feedback with the writer in ● Determine how you might use the
person. reviewer’s feedback to improve your
work.
©2016 Voyager Sopris Learning Inc. Adapted from Tool T4-34a & Tool S4-46b
Name: __________________________ Date: ____________ Adapted from Tool T4034a
Reviewer Notes
Author of Text: _________________________________
○ Introduction
○ Definition
○ History
○ Contemporary Role
○ One interesting fact
○ References/Sources (at least 4)
○ Sources are correctly cited
○ Closing (“Thank you! Any questions)
○ Correct spelling and grammar
○ Include lots of details! (the
presentation should be 3-5 minutes)
©2016 Voyager Sopris Learning Inc. Adapted from Tool T4-34a & Tool S4-46b