Revise a synthesis essay in 3 passes with formal writing conferences (CCSS W.8.5)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g8.f.ex_32

Peer Conference

Prompt

Conduct a 5-minute peer writing conference using the MG-26 protocol. Open with 'What are you working on?' Name 1 strength. Offer 1 growth move. Set next step.

M-8-F-EX-32-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Conference log card with opener / strength / growth move / next step fields. Print-ready 4x6.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
Conference completed + log filled (1 strength + 1 growth move + next step) = mastery
Hints
  1. ONE growth move per conference, not five.
  2. Be specific — 'try Template 8 for paragraph 2' not 'add more synthesis.'
Misconceptions to watch
  • Offers too many growth moves (overwhelms peer).
  • Skips strength naming.
Used in lessons