Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast

Welcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast!   Today we are talking all about how to give students feedback about their writing.    You know how much I love to talk about writing, but did you know that when I was a new teacher, I actually dreaded teaching writing? I just didn't know how to help my students be better writers. No one taught me that in college.   My lessons were too broad, and I really struggled to give good feedback to my writers that would help them grow and make changes.    Do you also struggle with this? If you do, you’re not alone!    Today I want to share some tips and tricks with you that helped me. I know that they are going to help you give effective feedback as well.   Episode 92 Takeaways:  + Focus more on content than mechanics. + Pointing out every error doesn't help students to become better writers.  + Feedback doesn’t have to be complicated.  + Use a simple rubric to guide feedback.  + Give one positive comment for every negative comment. + Frame feedback as questions.  + Fo