Responding to Writing Feedback
With teacher guidance, re-read own writing aloud to check it sounds right; listen and respond to questions and suggestions from teacher or peers to add detail, clarify meaning, and strengthen writing — this is the scaffolded beginning of writing self-evaluation, not an independent skill
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning to write their own stories and explanations — planning what to say, putting events in order, and sharing their writing with others for feedback.
Evidence of understanding
- Reread own writing and spot a missing word or unclear sentence
- Add a detail in response to a question (e.g. 'Can you tell me more about...?')
- Make at least one improvement to a piece based on feedback
Assessment prompt
When Responding to Writing Feedback's teacher asks them to read their own writing aloud and then asks "does that bit make sense?", can Responding to Writing Feedback listen to the feedback and make a simple change to improve it?
Standards alignment
W.1.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 1
W.K.5
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Kindergarten
Evaluate writing
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Re-read writing
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1
Discuss writing
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1