Feedback — English definition
Information about a reader’s understanding that can guide a specific revision.
Where it is taught
- Revising & Editing: Improve the Reader’s Experience — Narrative Craft & Complete Novel Study, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
Questions using feedback
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
It identifies a specific meaning problem and a kind of evidence the writer can reconsider. Broad praise or criticism does not tell the writer what to revise.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
It identifies a specific meaning problem and a kind of evidence the writer can reconsider. Broad praise or criticism does not tell the writer what to revise.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
Information about a reader’s understanding that can guide a specific revision. The unit case offers this example to examine: Mateo removes the fixed chair numbers after realizing that his plan left a useful visitor at the doorway. The revision identifies the actor, action, and reason instead of using unclear pronouns and a vague judgment. Correct spelling alone would not solve the original reader problem. Identify the wording or choice that fits the term. A different accurate example is acceptable.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
Check pronouns and references in context. “He moved it, and that was bad” leaves the actor, object, and consequence uncertain when several possibilities are present. Name what matters, but do not repeat every noun unnecessarily once the reference becomes clear. Mateo removes the fixed chair numbers after realizing that his plan left a useful visitor at the doorway. The revision identifies the actor, action, and reason instead of using unclear pronouns and a vague judgment. Correct spelling alone would not solve the original reader problem.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.