Grade 6 · Writing · Lesson 8

Peer review using a rubric

Peer review is one of the most powerful tools a writer can use. When you evaluate a classmate\'s work using a rubric, you apply specific criteria — thesis clarity, use of evidence, coherence, and more — to give feedback that is genuinely useful. Strong feedback is specific and actionable, not vague praise or harsh criticism.

What this lesson teaches

1Use a rubric to evaluate a peer's writing against specific criteria
2Write constructive feedback that identifies a strength and a specific area for improvement
3Distinguish between vague feedback ("good job") and specific, actionable feedback
4Receive and apply peer feedback to revise your own writing

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