How can learners evaluate research sources for authority, accuracy, and credibility? By completing readings, discussions, and graphic organizers, scholars learn how to properly evaluate sources to find credible information. Additionally,...

You mean I have to write my story again, have someone check to make sure it's right, and fix my mistakes? In this lesson plan, learners will peer edit each other's writing. They will use their five-star checklists (included) to make sure...

Students will write a sloppy copy and help a peer to edit their writing. They will use a kid-friendly checklist (included)to help each other find their mistakes. Videos of students engaged in the instructional activity are provided,...

This lesson discusses the peer review process and how to give an effective peer review. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Peer Review."

Students will write a sloppy copy and help a peer to edit their writing. They will use a kid-friendly checklist (included)to help each other find their mistakes. Videos of the lesson in action are provided, along with a teacher's grading...

This site examines all aspects of the rewriting process. Includes advice on how to use computers during the process, comments on peer editing, links to related topics, and an editing checklist.

Use this printable template to help students self-assess their own writing as well as provide meaningful feedback for their peers.

Based on Northern Nevada's 6-traits of writing, teachers can use a post-it note as a template for students to check their work throughout the writing process. Links to the 6-traits are included.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Choose from a variety of worksheets to reinforce the skill of listening to questions and suggestions from peers to strengthen writing.

Students will examine current and recently introduced Congressional legislation using the Thomas search engine. After reading legislation, students will write and post their proposed legislation for peer editing and comment. This lesson...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Choose from a variety of worksheets to practice the common core standard of revising and editing your writing with help from peers.

[Free Registration/Login Required] These worksheets can help students practice the Common Core State Standards skill of focusing on a topic and strengthening writing as needed by revising and editing.