Support your Year 3 students in reflecting on and improving their information reports with our structured Information Report Writing Feedback Templates: Year 3! Designed to guide students through meaningful self-reflection and peer or teacher feedback, these templates focus on the key components of informative writing -structure, grammar, vocabulary and cohesion. Whether used during the drafting phase or for final feedback, this resource provides students with clear goals and supportive scaffolding for success.

This flexible resource includes two ready-to-print versions and two editable templates, allowing you to adapt the criteria and language to suit your class. The templates use a checklist format with space for comments, making them ideal for self-assessment, peer review or teacher-led conferencing. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning by reviewing their writing in light of specific criteria, setting goals and reflecting on progress.

Information Report Writing Feedback Templates: Year 3 can be used throughout the entire writing process - from planning and drafting to revising and editing. Teachers can model how to complete the template before students begin writing, or use it during class conferencing to give targeted feedback. With editable PowerPoint and printable PDF options included, it’s a practical addition to any writing program.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and assess key features of an information report
• ✅ Reflect on personal writing using structured prompts and checklists
• ✅ Receive and give feedback through self, peer and teacher conferencing
• ✅ Use feedback to inform goal setting and redrafting
• ✅ Understand writing criteria aligned with informative text expectations

What’s Included:

• Two ready-to-print feedback templates (PDF format)
• Two editable templates (PowerPoint format) for customisation
• Criteria focused on informative writing features for Year 3
• Checklists, comment sections and visual layout for ease of use

Materials Needed:

• Printed copies of the feedback template (per student)
• Pencils, highlighters or coloured pens for marking
• Editable version for projecting or modifying criteria digitally

How to Use:

1. Select the version of the template that best suits your students' needs.
2. Print or project the template and model how to complete each section.
3. Students complete the checklist and comments based on their own work or a peer’s.
4. Glue completed templates into writing books or store in portfolios for future reflection.
5. Use feedback to guide redrafting or goal setting during the editing process.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during the drafting phase as a peer conferencing guide
• 💡 Include in your writer’s workshop routine for structured reflection
• 💡 Project editable templates during whole-class feedback discussions
• 💡 Pair students for collaborative feedback using colour-coded inputs
• 💡 Add completed feedback slips to student portfolios to track progress over time

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use highlighters to distinguish between self, peer and teacher input
• 💛 Adjust editable versions to simplify or extend criteria based on class needs
• 💛 Encourage students to review past feedback when beginning a new writing task
• 💛 Use the blank template to co-create success criteria as a class

Information Report Writing Feedback Templates: Year 3 are a practical and supportive tool to guide students through the writing and editing process with clarity and purpose - making feedback an active and empowering part of the learning journey.