Engaging in Academic Discussions: QSSSA Method

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Discussion Strategies

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Grade LevelKindergarten

SubjectDiscussion Strategies

Original Prompt

Students will do a QSSSA activity about how human change in their environment. They need sentence starters.

The resource outlines the QSSSA method for conducting academic discussions, aimed at helping students engage thoughtfully on the topic of how humans alter their environment. The session is structured around a thought-provoking question posed by the teacher, followed by steps that include using a silent signal to indicate readiness to speak, employing sentence starters to formulate responses, sharing ideas with partners or groups, and allowing the teacher to assess the discussions by calling on students to share insights with the larger class. The document provides specific examples of environmental changes made by humans, such as building structures and planting gardens, and invites students to reflect on their local environment by illustrating or writing about changes they observe.