Feedback Template (2 Stars + Wish)
Blank marking-feedback frame.
The Feedback Template (2 Stars + Wish) is a blank marking-feedback frame that gives teachers a consistent, positive structure for written comments on student work. The layout provides two designated spaces to highlight genuine strengths — the two "stars" — and one space to note a single, focused improvement — the "wish". Because the format is already familiar to most students, feedback is instantly readable rather than overwhelming. Teachers use it across every subject and every year group: after a written task, a presentation, a creative project, or a science investigation. The blank design means it is reprinted, stamped, or pasted into exercise books without any editing. Having a dedicated template keeps feedback proportionate, encourages specificity, and saves marking time by removing the need to write a header or structure each comment from scratch.
Learning objectives
- Provide balanced, structured written feedback on any piece of student work
- Ensure every student receives at least two specific pieces of praise
- Focus improvement suggestions to a single, actionable next step
- Establish a consistent feedback routine across a class or department
- Make comments easier for students to read, understand, and act on
- Reduce marking time by supplying a ready-made organisational frame
How to use this template
- Download and print the template on A4 or A5 paper, or import it into a PDF annotator for digital marking.
- Write or type one genuine, specific strength in each of the two 'star' boxes after reviewing the student's work.
- Write one clear, achievable improvement suggestion in the 'wish' box, beginning with a phrase such as 'Next time, try...'
- Attach the slip to the student's book, stick it onto their work, or paste it into a digital feedback portal.
- Ask students to read the wish and respond to it — either in writing or by applying it to their next piece — to close the feedback loop.
Classroom & home ideas
- Use after a writing task: star vocabulary choices and sentence variety, then wish for a stronger conclusion.
- Peer-feedback sessions — students fill in a slip for a partner's project and discuss their stars and wish face to face.
- Self-assessment: pupils complete their own 2 Stars + Wish before the teacher adds theirs, then compare perspectives.
- Department-wide consistency: all subject teachers in a faculty use the same blank template so students see one familiar format regardless of lesson.
- Portfolio review: attach a slip to each piece selected for a learning portfolio to document growth over the term.
Skills & curriculum links
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this template for subjects other than English or literacy?
Yes — the frame is entirely blank and subject-neutral. It works equally well for maths problem-solving, art projects, science investigations, physical education performances, and any other area where you want structured, balanced feedback.
How is a 2 Stars + Wish different from general written comments?
The format enforces proportion: students always receive two positives before one improvement, which research links to better receptivity. The fixed boxes also prompt teachers to be specific rather than writing vague generalities.
Can students use this template to give each other feedback?
Absolutely. The clear two-plus-one structure makes peer feedback accessible even for younger learners because the layout tells them exactly what kind of comment to write in each space.
Is the template suitable for digital marking?
Yes. The blank PDF can be imported into annotation apps, Google Classroom, or any LMS that accepts PDF uploads. Teachers type directly into the boxes and share electronically without printing.
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