127. Transforming the Writing Process with Peer Editing

The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents

I’ve talked many times about the process and importance of students engaging in the writing process. It allows students to work on their written skills and creativity. But the step that most teachers gloss over or find optional is the peer editing stage, when in reality, it provides many benefits and life skills for students. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing a new perspective to make peer editing work for your students and how to use it effectively in the classroom.

When students are peer editing, they’re building their communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills that will only make them successful in the future. However, there are so many more benefits to having students peer edit, which are highlighted and provided throughout the episode.

Since teaching writing can be challenging for some teachers, especially with a skill as important as peer editing, I help explore strategies that you can easily implement in your classroom. And even though it’s toward the end of the school year, now is still a great time to teach peer editing to your students. Not only have they built a foundation of writing, but they’ve gained practice and experience throughout the year.

The next time you go through the writing process with your students, don’t skip or downplay the importance of the peer editing step. I’ve established the many benefits and how it’s a game changer when it comes to developing writing skills in young writers.

Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/episode127

Resources Mentioned:

• The Daily Writing Disguise
• Writing Process Checklists
• Writing Reference Sheets
• Six Traits of Writing Charts
• Episode 125, 10 Reasons Why You Should Have Students Engaging in Collaborative Writing

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