Writing Process: Conference/Critique Questions/Comments
S. Ingraham: lightshedder.com
Name:____________________________ Reviewing: ______________________________
When we listen to another student’s work, we, the listeners, have a job to do. Our job is to have at least one helpful question or comment by the time the student finishes reading. Fill in specific examples from what you hear and record the answers to the questions.

Questions to ask/comments to make in group or individual critique/conference

Could you reread that part about....


One thing I liked about it was....

this word...

this sentence...


the way you put this right after this...


the way you got us to...


the way this sounded...

What did you mean by this...



What were you trying to do with this (or when you did this)...



How did you picture that part about...



Why did you choose this word...



What were you thinking when...

Content Standard:
E. I can use the writing process to produce finished, publication quality, works.

1. Because I have a well developed set of writing strategies and know my strengths and weaknesses as a writer, I ask questions during writing conferences and the revision process which help to improve both my own and other’s writing.