Mastering Effective Feedback & Source Analysis
Mastering Effective Feedback & Source Analysis
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Mastering Effective Feedback & Source Analysis
What do you already know about giving and receiving useful feedback?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to provide specific, criteria-linked feedback on source analysis responses and write an extended response to an exam-style question.
Starter: Command Words Kahoot
Test your knowledge of command words in a quick Kahoot quiz. Reflect on what each command word requires in exam questions.
Understanding Message & Purpose
The message is the main idea or viewpoint communicated; the purpose is why the source was created. Let's examine question 1 and model strong answers.
What Makes Feedback Useful?
Feedback must be specific, linked to criteria and improvement-focused.
I will now review strong and weak sample responses and discuss effective feedback.
How to improve feedback.
Activity:
Show student examples of feedback
As a class, improve them together:
Make vague comments more specific
Add criteria language
Example:
From: “Explain more”
To: “Explain the purpose by identifying the intended audience and why the government wanted to influence them.”
Ø Show feedback from students’ source analysis
Peer feedback
You will now give your response to a partner and they will provide feedback to you, using a feedback sheet.
Peer Review: Getting Better at Feedback
Rewrite your answer for question 1 using peer and my feedback to improve it.
Peer feedback round 2
Students:
Return to their partner OR switch partners
Rewrite/improve their feedback using what they learned
Emphasis: They are now improving their feedback quality, not just the answer.
Exam Practice extended response
Students to complete the following question under test conditions: (55 minutes)
Question 2 (30 marks)
Analyse the constitutional, political and legal reforms which occurred in Japan after the Meiji Restoration.
Conclusion: Prepare for Next Class
Submit your exam response and reflection. Organise your materials. Well done on developing your feedback and exam skills!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
