Project Work
💬 Glows and Grows Round
Collaboration
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Product
Assessment
Exhibition
Reflection
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Teams share their chosen PSA concept with classmates in a structured gallery walk. Each team gives feedback to 2 peers, receives feedback from 2 peers, and revises its concept sketch using sentence stems focused on clarity, facts, empathy, and action. Students mark changes directly on the sketch with colored pencils and add one short revision note showing how peer comments improved the design.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Launch the feedback round by reminding teams that their PSA should help people protect ocean animals and keep local water and beaches clean. Model one glow (something strong) and one grow (something to improve) using sentence stems such as “I notice…,” “A fact that is clear is…,” and “One way to make your call to action stronger is…”. (5 min) |
| 2 | Teams set up their concept sketch at their table or wall spot with pencils, colored pencils, and a feedback sheet. Each team quickly reviews its idea, decides who will speak first, and gets ready to explain the message, one fact, the feeling they want the audience to have, and the action they want people to take. (5 min) |
| 3 | Begin round 1 of the gallery walk. One visiting team listens to the presenting team’s short explanation, then gives one glow and one grow focused on clarity, facts, empathy, or action while the presenting team listens and asks one clarifying question if needed. (8 min) |
| 4 | Rotate to round 2 of the gallery walk with a new peer team. Students repeat the same routine so each team gives feedback to a second team and receives feedback from a second team, using sentence stems and kind, specific language. (8 min) |
| 5 | Teams return to their own sketch and sort the feedback they received. They discuss which ideas will make their PSA stronger for community viewers, then mark at least two changes directly on the sketch with colored pencils and labels. (10 min) |
| 6 | Each team writes one short revision note that explains how peer feedback improved the design, such as making a fact more accurate, making the message easier to understand, or adding a stronger call to action. Close with a quick pair share where partners read their revision note aloud and name one next step for drafting. (9 min) |
Preparation (8 items)
- Post or place each team’s PSA concept sketch space around the room so students can move safely during the gallery walk.
- Prepare a simple feedback anchor chart with the categories clarity, facts, empathy, and action, plus sentence stems for glows and grows.
- Gather materials for each team: concept sketch, pencils, two colors of colored pencils or markers for revisions, and one revision note slip.
- Create or copy a short feedback tracker so each team can record feedback from two peer teams and note which suggestions they will use.
- Pre-select student partnerships or team roles such as speaker, listener, recorder, and materials manager to help the rounds move quickly.
- Review key marine conservation facts students may need to reference so they can check for accurate information during revision.
- Plan movement directions and rotation signals for the gallery walk, including where students start and how they switch after each round.
- Prepare differentiated supports such as picture-based sentence starters, enlarged print feedback cards, and oral response options for students with varying reading levels.
Student-facing instructions
You will share your team’s PSA concept sketch, listen carefully to classmates, and use their ideas to make your message stronger. You will need your sketch, pencils, colored pencils, and a feedback sheet. First, your team will explain your PSA idea by telling the message, one true fact about marine pollution or ocean life, the feeling you want your audience to have, and the action you want people to take. Then you will visit two other teams and give each one a glow and a grow using sentence starters. A glow tells what is working well. A grow tells one idea that could make the PSA clearer or stronger. After you receive feedback from two teams, your task is to talk with your group, choose the best revision ideas, mark at least two changes on your sketch in color, and write one short note about how peer feedback helped improve your design.