Then, the teacher handed out a revision guideline, went over the handout, and modeled possible ways to read the drafts and respond to the handout. Students completed the tasks at home and then brought the drafts back to class on the designated day. On the day for group work students shared a conversation about their drafts while the teacher moved from group to group listening, adding feedback, asking questions. The lesson was well taught. Perhaps this activity did not work for everyone, but from my observations the room was awash in conversations that stuck to the task at hand, and several groups stayed after class to continue the conversation.
Accomplished writers seek input from peers.