Peer feedback
EnglishDefinition
The process of students reviewing and commenting on each other's work to identify strengths and suggest improvements. Effective peer feedback is specific, constructive, and focused on the writing rather than the writer, and it helps both the reviewer and the author grow as writers.
How It Works
- Read the entire piece carefully before making any comments.
- Identify specific strengths and explain why they work well.
- Point out areas for improvement with concrete, actionable suggestions.
- Focus on higher-order concerns like argument, organization, and evidence before grammar.
- Use respectful, encouraging language throughout your feedback.
- Discuss your feedback with the writer to clarify points.
Examples
- Telling a classmate their thesis is strong but their second body paragraph needs more evidence
- Noting that a narrative essay's dialogue feels realistic but the ending is rushed
- Suggesting that an argument paper address a counterargument it currently ignores
Study This Concept
Practice peer feedback with free review games in these units: