The way that we write has evolved tremendously, but the process we use to write remains remotely the same. The tools and platforms that we use to create writing have changed, but the process has been the same: draft, revise, edit, and publish. As an educator to the younger grades, we teach this exact process to students who are beginning to write. However, as you go into the higher grades, it will change. It will be the same process (draft, revise, edit, publish), however they will become more complex. For example, writing argumentative essays, synthesis, and rhetorical analysis papers in high school. The tools students may use and platforms that they post their stories on are also changed as well. Students in high school or college level classes may use more Chat GPT to help start their writing and use it to help them outline their writing papers. Students may also use any AI websites and resources to help strengthen their writing as well. This also is where peer review and feedback come in to help.
Peer Feedback
I really agreed with the part where they mentioned peer review and a more collaborative learning approach. It is an effective approach and a great way to have students work together and it works for all age groups from first grade all the way up to the college level. Hearing constructive feedback from your peers may give you a new perspective and might make you think a different way than you did before. For instance, I do peer feedback with my second-grade students and they have to say at least one thing they liked about the story and at least one thing that they can add or change to improve their stories. I also conduct what is called a “gallery walk” where students can leave their stories on their desks and freely walk around to their friends’ writing and write a few comments on their writing on how to improve their story. After hearing the feedback, students will edit their stories taking those suggestions into consideration so they can publish their stories in the future.
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