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2. 2 What is peer response? peer (n) a person of your age group your friends your classmates your co-workers response (n) feedback questions comments suggestions NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR 2

3. 3 3 1. Share responsibility Everyone’s job is to provide feedback for other students. Do not let one or two people dominate the discussion. NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR

4. 4 4 2. Be aware of time Set a time limit for responding to others’ writing. Everyone should get a turn. NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR

5. 5 5 3. Go for the forest, then for the trees Respond with general impressions first. - what you liked - what you didn’t understand Give more specific feedback last. - what can be added - what can be deleted - what can be changed NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR

6. 6 6 4. Allow time for reading Prepare photocopies of your work for your peers. Read your work aloud to your peers or give them time to read silently. NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR

7. 7 7 5. Be supportive and constructive Be considerate of others’ feelings. Focus on meaning, not on minor errors in grammar or spelling. The writer makes the final decisions about comments and suggestions. NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR

8. 8 Berg, E. C. (1999) Preparing ESL students for peer response. TESOL Journal, 8 (2), 20-25. Carson, J. and Nelson, G. (1994) Writing groups: cross-cultural issues. Journal of Second Language Writing, 3 (1), 17 – 30. Carson, J. and Nelson, G. (1996) Chinese students’ perceptions of ESL peer response group interaction. Journal of Second Language Writing, 5 (1), 1-19. Ferris, D. and Hedgcock, J. S. (2005). Teaching ESL composition: purpose, process and practice (2 nd ed.). London: Erlbaum. Hyland, K. (2003) Second language writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Nelson, G. L. and J. M. Murphy (1993) ‘Writing groups and the less proficient ESL student’, TESOL Journal, Winter. 23-26. 8 References NET Section, CDI, EDB, HKSAR