Lesson Title: “Peer Review Writing Workshop”

Objective:

• Enhance writing skills through peer collaboration, feedback, and revision.

Materials Needed:

• Writing materials (notebooks, pens)
• Sample writing prompts or topics
• Worksheets for peer feedback
• Whiteboard/flipchart and markers

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

• Discussion: Initiate a conversation about the importance of receiving feedback and collaborating with peers in improving writing skills.
• Objective Explanation: Explain the goal of the lesson – to work collaboratively to enhance writing through peer review.

2. Writing Session (40 minutes)

• Writing Prompt: Provide a writing prompt or topic for students to generate a short piece of writing individually.
• Peer Review Guidelines (5 minutes):
  • Distribute worksheets outlining criteria for feedback (e.g., content, organization, language use).
  • Explain the importance of constructive criticism and respectful feedback.

3. Peer Review and Feedback (30 minutes)

• Peer Review Pairs (20 minutes):
  • Pair students up or form small groups.
  • Instruct them to exchange their written pieces for peer review based on the provided guidelines.
• Feedback Session (10 minutes):
  • Facilitate a discussion where students share their feedback with their peers.
  • Encourage students to discuss strengths and areas for improvement in each other’s writing.

4. Revision and Improvement (20 minutes)

• Revision Time: Allow students to revise their writing based on the feedback received.
• Individual Consultation (Optional): Offer one-on-one guidance or support to students who may need extra assistance.

5. Presentation and Reflection (15 minutes)

• Writing Presentation (10 minutes):
  • Invite volunteers to present their revised writing pieces to the class.
  • Encourage discussion on improvements made based on peer feedback.
• Reflective Discussion (5 minutes):
  • Lead a reflective discussion on the peer collaboration experience, focusing on what students learned from giving and receiving feedback.

6. Conclusion (10 minutes)

• Summary: Summarize the key points learned from the peer collaboration activity.
• Encouragement: Reinforce the value of peer collaboration in improving writing skills.

Homework:

• Assign students to revise their writing based on the class feedback and submit their revised pieces in the next session.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students based on their participation in peer review, the quality of feedback provided, the effectiveness of revisions made, and their engagement in the reflective discussion.

This ESL lesson plan emphasizes peer collaboration by engaging students in peer review sessions, encouraging constructive feedback, and fostering a supportive environment for writing improvement. Adjust the complexity of writing prompts and feedback criteria based on students’ proficiency levels.