Once writers have built some stamina and are writing fuller pieces for longer periods of time, it is time to start pushing them to strengthen the craft and conventions of their writing. The left side of the notebook is still a great place for these comments.
Notice that the teacher has not simply corrected this writer's error in punctuating dialogue. Instead, she starts by noticing that dialogue makes the story this student is writing better. Young writers are far more likely to dedicate the work of editing a piece of writing they know is quality writing.
Also notice the example the teacher offers. Whenever this writer wants to use dialogue in a piece of writing, she has an example of how to punctuate it right in her notebook.
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