Activity 2.9.1: Peer Review — Character Sheet Narrative Discussion

30–40 minutes

Learning Targets

I can give and receive constructive feedback on character writing.

Your Task

Read a classmate's character sheet narrative and provide structured TAG feedback. This is someone's creative culmination for the unit. Approach their work with the same care you'd want for your own. The best feedback helps the writer see what's already working AND where they could go deeper.

TAG Protocol

Use the same feedback structure from Unit 1 and earlier peer reviews:

  • T = Tell: Point out specific details or techniques that work well
  • A = Ask: Ask genuine questions about the character or world
  • G = Give: Offer a specific suggestion connected to Unit 2 techniques

Directions

  1. Your teacher will assign you a partner's narrative.
  2. First read: Experience the character. Does this feel like a real person?
  3. Second read: Look for craft—wound/want, show don't tell, flaw in action, world integration, internal conflict.
  4. Write TAG feedback (minimum 8–10 sentences for this capstone):
    • TELL: At least 2 specific moments that work (name exact details)
    • ASK: At least 2 questions about the character or world
    • GIVE: At least 1 suggestion tied to Lessons 2.4–2.8 techniques
  5. Post your feedback and respond to feedback you receive.

Sentence Frames for TAG Feedback

TELL (Specific Details That Work)

"The moment where ___ showed the character's wound without telling us, and it worked because ___."
"I could feel the internal conflict when ___, which made the character feel ___."

ASK (Genuine Questions)

"What drove your choice to make ___ the character's primary flaw? I'm curious because ___."
"I'm wondering about ___ in the narrative. Could you tell me more about ___?"

GIVE (Specific Suggestions)

"The scene where ___ could be strengthened by adding ___, which would show ___ more clearly."
"I noticed ___ in the character profile, but it didn't show up much in the narrative. What if you ___ to make that element more visible?"

AI Guidance for This Activity

Do not use AI to write peer feedback. Your perspective and voice matter here.

What's Next

After receiving peer feedback, you'll have the opportunity to revise your Character Sheet Narrative. Revision is what professional writers do. Then move on to Activity 2.10: AI Character Evaluation for a final reflection on your character development journey.