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Another Way of Responding to Student Writing

Stacey Shubitz

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This is the other way I respond to my students’ drafts for all assignments. I always attach a short narrative with my thinking about their writing. It’s almost like having a mini-conference (except there’s no interview-research… the research just comes from me reading their draft) with each child on paper.

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Published by Stacey Shubitz

Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.

3 thoughts on “Another Way of Responding to Student Writing”

  1. Karen:

    Well, I honestly don’t get as much sleep as I should. I think that’s how it happens.

    I have 20 kids this year, but shockingly, I did this even when I had 32. It’s hard, but for some reason, I try to take the time because the kids have really responded to this method over the past two years.

    -Stacey

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  2. I think one of the hardest parts of being a writing teacher is the response to the students’ writing. Not that I don’t have anything to say, but wanting to give them meaningful feedback and finding the time to respond in such detail to 28 students. I am thoroughly impressed with both your narrative and your plus/minus feedback. How do you fit this in time-wise? Time is such a difficult commodity for me.

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  3. I like your idea of writing in “twin sentences.” I think that’s something that would really make sense to the kids. Thanks!

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