Peer Review — Branching Scenario Activity

~20-30 minutes

Learning Targets

I can evaluate branching narratives using structural criteria.

I can provide constructive feedback on scenario design.

Context

You've submitted your branching scenario draft. Now you'll help a classmate strengthen theirs—and receive feedback to strengthen yours.

Directions

  1. Read your partner's complete branching scenario carefully. Read both branches all the way through.
  2. Use the TAG Feedback Protocol below to structure your feedback.
  3. After reading your partner's TAG feedback on your scenario, write a brief revision plan (3-4 sentences): What feedback resonated with you? What will you change in your revision?

TAG Feedback Protocol

T — Tell

Tell your partner one specific thing that works well in their scenario. Point to a specific detail or moment. Use the sentence frames below.

A — Ask

Ask a genuine question about a part of the scenario that made you curious or confused. What would you want to know more about? This shows you're genuinely reading and engaging with their work.

G — Give

Give one specific suggestion for improvement. Focus on the Meaningful Choice Test: Is the choice genuinely meaningful? Are both paths equally compelling? Is one path more exciting than the other?

Sentence Frames for Feedback

"One specific moment that works well is ___ because ___."
"I'm curious about ___ because ___."
"One way to strengthen the choice could be ___ because right now ___."
"The feedback that resonated most with me was ___ because ___."

AI Guidance

Do not use AI to write your feedback. The value of peer review is that another human being reads your work and responds from their own perspective. Your honest reactions, your confusion, your excitement—that's irreplaceable.

What's Next: After receiving feedback, revise your Branching Scenario and submit the final version.