Collaborative Conversations

Students engage in structured conversations about their writing with a partner, using conversation protocols to ensure productive and focused feedback.

Duration 25–35 minutes

Grouping Pairs

Strategy Collaboration

Materials

Student drafts
Conversation protocol cards

Teacher Instructions

Pair students up. One student is the "Writer" and the other is the "Coach".
The Writer reads their piece aloud (or a section of it).
The Coach listens and then responds using the conversation protocol: "I noticed...", "I wondered...", "What if you tried..."
Students switch roles and repeat.
Both students note down the key feedback they received and plan their next steps.

Teaching Tips

The conversation protocol prevents vague feedback like "it's good".
Having students read aloud helps them hear issues in their own writing.
This activity builds both writing and listening skills.

Student Handout

Collaborative Conversations

Collaboration · Activity 2

Work with your partner to give and receive feedback on your writing. Use the conversation starters provided.

My partner's name

Feedback from my partner: "I noticed..."

Feedback from my partner: "I wondered..."

Feedback from my partner: "What if you tried..."

My next steps