Write a Linked Reflection

Worked classroom example

English

Worked example

“I replaced and with although because the evidence limits my first claim. Next time I will check whether each linker shows the relationship I intend.”

Teaching sequence

1. Prepare an early and revised paragraph with one changed connector. Introduce write a linked reflection with one clear success criterion: describe one change made after feedback, explain why it improves the reader’s understanding and name a next step.
2. Model one short example from a revised paragraph. Think aloud about the language choice and the subject evidence; invite learners to test the example with a partner.
3. Learners apply the move to a new piece of English content. Use the prompt “What changed in the writing, and what did that change help the reader see?” to check whether their language matches their evidence.
4. Collect one independent response. Compare the reflection with both drafts and check that the named next step is actionable. Record one next step and adjust the scaffold to what this response shows.

Try it tomorrow

Describe one change made after feedback, explain why it improves the reader’s understanding and name a next step.

Independent check

Compare the reflection with both drafts and check that the named next step is actionable.

Scaffold built into this activity: Some scaffold

Offer a before/after organiser and sentence starters for change, reason and next step.

Teacher language

Ask learners to point to the evidence, wording or feature behind their answer. Give thinking time before inviting a revision.

Adjust the support

More support

Offer a before/after organiser and sentence starters for change, reason and next step.

Greater independence

Ask learners to choose their own evidence of progress and set a criterion for the next draft.

Use the response to choose the next step; the scaffold label describes this activity design, not the learner.