Text Talk lessons help teachers engage students in TALK through: Open-Ended Questions Prompt students to move beyond one-word responses and actively use words in dialogue. Follow-Up Questions Scaffold students' thinking by encouraging them to elaborate and develop their initial ideas. Word Explanations Give immediate explanations of challenging words. Smart Use of Background Knowledge Help students tap into past experiences and knowledge. From: www.scholastic.com |
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