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,...

In this lesson, 6th graders are shown what an effective peer review session looks and sounds like. While observing it, students have a silent discussion online about what they notice. They then fill in a peer review goal setting worksheet.

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

Create a classroom where students collaborate with others, recognize improvement in their work, and help each other strive to work harder.

Young scholars 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 in which students engage in an entire-group revising process, using a story which has already been written by the group. An excellent follow-up instructional activity to the "prewriting and drafting" instructional activity.