Wanted to share with you how my students give compliments and critiques to one another. This requires a lot of modeling in the beginning BUT they catch on quickly. We started 2 Stars & a Wish ~ by orally critiquing when they share their writing journal entries. After a student shares their journal entry, I would pull a stick & that student would have to give 2 stars (compliments) and then one wish (critique) to the reader. This not only makes
We also talk a great deal about what is a GOOD WISH.
We do not want to hurt or embarrass the reader/writer.
SO when do I use the form?
I use this form for BIG projects.
LIKE ~
Solar System Projects
Lit Circle Final Projects
Power Point Presentations
Published and Presenting Works of Writing
Habitat Floats (Dioramas on Wheels... I live VERY close to San Antonio and we do this at FIESTA) :)
you get the idea...right???
ANYWHO... I have 17 students so I write one # in the corner of each form (so 2 #s per page) from 1-17. I do this 2-3 times. I then cut them out & pass them out randomly. Each kiddo should get 2-3 forms to fill out. As the students go up to share I will say ~ THIS IS # so & so if you have # so & so please write their name in the blank. We TRY to keep it a secret who has who!!! When all the projects are presented I collect the forms and read over them to make sure they are OK. I also fill out one of these forms for each presenter. I then hand back the graded rubric, my 2 Stars and a Wish, & usually 2-3 kid forms to each student.
The kids look forward to receiving these slips! They even try to guess where they were STARS and what they might have for wishes!!!
Well I hope you might be able to use this form and if you have ANY questions LET ME KNOW!!!
I {PuFFy} HEART COMMENTS!!!!
Really I do ask my HUBBY I am obsessed... when my phone dings (letting me know I have a new email) I secretly WISH and HOPE that it is a comment!!!! (((BLUSHING)))
Hi Mrs.Farley, I'm so glad I found your blog. I also teach third grade and I've been blogging for about a month and a half. I love this idea to keep kids engaged during author's chair. I am giving it a go right after spring break. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Hi I {puffy} heart your idea...having student give feedback can be such a challenge, I love (and will use!) your sheet, and I also love how you teach and manage the use of the form. I have become a blogaholic in the last several weeks. :( Unfortunately I haven't found very many for/from third grade teachers :( I have my blog name set up & the graphics I'm going to use purchased...now I just have to figure out how to get it all set up!!! I will leave you a comment when I have it up & running! Next week is my spring break..so...launching the blog is one of my biggest priorities!!! If you have any suggestions about getting the blog set up I would LOVE to hear from you!! Thanks, Nancy Wilson
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