I wrote the following reflection while completing the Learning to Talk by Talking : A Developmental Approach to maximizing Language and Literacy Skills.
One way we can incorporate meaningful talk into our classrooms is by being more intentional about it. Visible thinking routines can be used when students need to think. They are suitable in a variety of learning context.
Some examples include:
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Some examples include:
- Any Core Visible Thinking Routine
- What makes you say that?
- Think, Pair, Share
- I used to think… Not I think…
- Understanding Routines
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