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Responding to Student Writing: Better, Faster, and Without Burning Out

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Responding To Student Writing: Better, Faster, And Without Burning Out Flash Feedback Grades 6 12 : Responding To Student Writing Better And Faster Without Burning Out (Corwin Literacy)

As a teacher, you know that responding to student writing is an essential part of the writing process. It helps students to improve their writing skills, and it also provides you with valuable feedback on their progress. However, responding to student writing can also be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially if you have a large number of students.

Flash Feedback [Grades 6-12]: Responding to Student Writing Better and Faster – Without Burning Out (Corwin Literacy)

by Matthew Johnson

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In this article, we will discuss some tips and strategies for responding to student writing better and faster, without burning out. We will cover topics such as:

Developing a system for responding to student writing
Providing effective feedback
Using technology to streamline the process
Taking care of yourself

Developing a System for Responding to Student Writing

The first step to responding to student writing better and faster is to develop a system. This system should include the following components:

A set of criteria for evaluating student writing This criteria should be based on the learning objectives for the assignment, and it should be clear and concise.
A method for providing feedback This method could involve written comments, audio feedback, or video feedback.
A timeline for responding to student writing This timeline should be realistic and it should allow you enough time to provide meaningful feedback.

Once you have developed a system for responding to student writing, you will be able to respond more efficiently and effectively.

Providing Effective Feedback

When responding to student writing, it is important to provide effective feedback. Effective feedback is specific, actionable, and timely.

Specific

Specific feedback identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the student's writing. For example, instead of saying "Your essay is good," you could say "I liked the way you used evidence to support your claims."

Actionable

Actionable feedback provides the student with suggestions for how to improve their writing. For example, instead of saying "Your is weak," you could say "Try adding a specific example to support your concluding statement."

Timely

Timely feedback is given to the student as soon as possible after they have submitted their work. This allows the student to make changes to their writing while it is still fresh in their mind.

Using Technology to Streamline the Process

There are a number of technology tools that can help you to streamline the process of responding to student writing. These tools can help you to:

Organize student writing There are a number of online tools that allow you to organize student writing by class, assignment, and student. This can make it easy to find the student's work that you need to respond to.
Provide feedback There are a number of online tools that allow you to provide written, audio, or video feedback to students. These tools can make it easier to provide feedback that is specific, actionable, and timely.
Track student progress There are a number of online tools that allow you to track student progress over time. This can help you to identify students who need additional support, and it can also help you to measure the effectiveness of your instruction.

Taking Care of Yourself

It is important to take care of yourself when you are responding to student writing. Responding to student writing can be a time-consuming and emotionally draining task.

Here are some tips for taking care of yourself:

Set limits Don't try to respond to all of your student's writing at once. Set limits for yourself and respond to a few pieces of writing each day.
Take breaks Don't spend hours at a time responding to student writing. Take breaks throughout the day to rest your eyes and clear your mind.
Ask for help If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't be afraid to ask for help from colleagues, administrators, or family members.
Reward yourself When you have finished responding to student writing, reward yourself for your hard work. This could involve taking a break, reading a book, or spending time with friends.

Responding to student writing is an essential part of the writing process. By developing a system, providing effective feedback, using technology, and taking care of yourself, you can respond to student writing better, faster, and without burning out.

Flash Feedback [Grades 6-12]: Responding to Student Writing Better and Faster – Without Burning Out (Corwin Literacy)

by Matthew Johnson

4.6 out of 5