The effect of Six Minutes method supported by peer feedback (ADDAD) on writing fluent skills

This study aimed to examine the effect of the peer feedback supported Six Minutes (ADDAD) Method on fluent writing skills. The study, which used action research from qualitative research designs, was conducted in the 2022-2023 fall semester. Easily accessible case sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used in creating the study group. The research was conducted with a total of 25 third grade students at a public primary school in Darıca district of Kocaeli province. In the study, the texts selected according to the students' levels were written by the students in a six-minute period every day, using the dictation and copying method. Students evaluated each other after the writing process every day, gave feedback to each other and any misspellings were corrected under the guidance of the researcher. Copy and dictation texts, Writing Achievement Evaluation Form, peer evaluation form, researcher diary, observation and interview methods were used to collect data. The data obtained were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Friedman test and the Content Analysis Method. According to the research results, the peer feedback-supported six-minute solution supported students to develop fluent writing skills, exhibit correct writing behavior, and at the same time to develop peer evaluation and self-control skills. These results are consistent with the content analysis of interviews with students, parents and classroom teachers and the researcher's diary. The results obtained have been discussed in the related literatüre.