Using a word cloud maker to self-assess writing

Help your learners self-assess and improve their writing using a word cloud maker.

upper primary secondary adult word-clouds writing self-assessment

Using a word cloud helps learners self-assess their vocabulary and writing. Learners use a word cloud to analyse a model text. Then they write their own story and analyse it using a word cloud. Learners can then improve their written work based on the information from the word cloud.

Upper primary, secondary, adult
A2 to B1
15–30 minutes

Language–learning objectives

to read other learners' written work
to self-assess vocabulary in a story using a word cloud

Additional objectives

to read other learners' written work
to provide feedback on other learners' written work

Resources

PC, laptop or tablet for the teacher
PCs, laptops or tablets for all learners, in class and at home
interactive whiteboard (IWB) or projector
internet access

Teacher's notes – Using a word cloud maker to self-assess writing.pdf
Slides – Using a word cloud maker to self-assess your writing.pdf
A2 Student’s handout – Using a word cloud maker to self-assess your writing.pdf
B1 Student’s handout – Using a word cloud maker to self-assess your writing.pdf