Mark me!

All too often, learners believe that they or their peers have produced an outstanding piece of work; however, what they do not always comprehend is why it is considered outstanding—or, conversely, why it may fall short. Encouraging them to analyse a piece of work can significantly enhance their own understanding.

In this activity, learners will look at a great piece of work. Each learner will receive a copy of this work, a task sheet with instructions, and a list of command verbs to assist them. The task is to discuss and explain why this piece is good. Learners should use specific examples from the work to support their answers. This group activity will help learners understand what makes writing effective.