Original PromptStudent behaviors: engage in structured academic talk by participating in discussions using sentence stems and accountagle talk moves
This resource aims to enhance students' abilities in structured academic discussions by teaching them how to use specific sentence stems. The learning objective is for students to demonstrate mastery in engaging, challenging, and building upon their peers' ideas through effective talk moves. The document outlines success criteria that include identifying various types of talk moves, selecting appropriate sentence stems for responses, and explaining the significance of peer contributions. It features examples and non-examples of high-quality discussions, emphasizes the importance of collaborative dialogue, and provides a guided practice prompt for students to apply their learning. Lastly, it encourages self-reflection and the creation of a future talk script to prepare for upcoming discussions.