Lesson 4: Philanthropy in Literature—Reading, Writing, Thinking
Handout 4

Writing Conference

Directions for writer:
Use the following form to gather valuable input from other writers on how to improve your essay. You should have comments from two students and a parent.

Directions for evaluator:
Begin by carefully reading the piece. Then complete each of the following statements. Be sure that you clearly explain your comments so the author knows what you mean by them. Sign your name next to your comments.


  1. I like __________________________________________________________


  2. I wonder _________________________________________________________


  3. I suggest __________________________________________________________
  1. I like __________________________________________________________


  2. I wonder __________________________________________________________


  3. I suggest __________________________________________________________
  1. I like __________________________________________________________


  2. I wonder __________________________________________________________


  3. I suggest __________________________________________________________