This document contains a writing conference form used to provide feedback to students on their writing. The form includes sections to discuss the student's writing focus, what they have done so far, and what they want feedback on. It also has criteria to assess the structure, development, and conventions of the writing. The teacher can provide compliments, note strengths, and identify a teaching point to help the student improve an area. They select an instructional approach and model a writing strategy to share with the student. Goals are set for the next steps in the student's writing.

1. J. Evans St. Clair County RESA Adapted from Writing Pathways
Writing Conference
Name_________________________________ Date______________ Writing Piece ____________________________________
Writing Focus Structure Development Conventions
Lead Transition End Organization Elaboration Craft Spelling Punctuation
Research What are you
trying to do as a
writer?
What have you
done so far?
What would you
like me to
look/listen for?
Notes:
Compliment I can see that you
tried…
Strategy.
This part works
because…
I can see as a
writer you care
about…
This part…. makes me think
about…(connect)
Performance Criteria Not Yet Starting To Yes Notes / Evidence
Structure:
• Lead
• Transitions
• Ending
• Organization
Development:
• Elaboration
• Craft
Conventions:
• Spelling
• Punctuation
Teaching Point
Based on…
What the student is
doing / just about
doing (strengths)?
What strategies
have been
taught?
Assessments you
have done?
Teaching Point:
Teach Type of instruction:
• Demonstration
• Explain – Example
• Guided Practice
• Inquiry
There’s a strategy
writers use that
may be helpful to
you as a writer…
There’s something
I’d like to teach
you that writers
often do…
Notes:
Link – Plan – Parting
Comment…
What is next for you as a writer?
What are you going to do now?
Next time what should I look for?
Focus/Goals: