Lets TAG our Writing

During this mini lesson we learned about Tagging our writing, which is a specific way for the students to talk about their writing with their writing partner. Each letter in the word TAG stands for a different part of the sharing their writing. The students really enjoyed this because it was an easy way for them to break down exactly how they should be talking with their writing partner. The way it works is one partner reads their writing aloud for their partner, while the other partner listens so that they can give specific feedback. Then they switch roles. Below is what TAG stands for:

Tell: tell something specific you enjoyed from your partners writing

Ask: Ask your partner questions to help clarify their writing

Give Suggestions: give your partner helpful suggestions to help them improve their writing