Original PromptTeacher Behaviors - Design student talk opportunities: structure tasks (turn-and-talk, sentence stems, debate, writing prompts) that require students to use academic vocabulary
This resource focuses on developing students' abilities to use academic vocabulary effectively in discussions and writing. It includes activities such as a discussion topic on social media's impact on student focus, where students must incorporate specific vocabulary. Additionally, it provides sentence stems to facilitate agreement, disagreement, and evidence provision during discussions. Students are encouraged to practice structured arguments, prepare for debates, and reflect on their writing while ensuring they maintain formal tone and logical cohesion. The resource aims to enhance students' communication skills in an academic context through practical exercises and reflection.