Powerful Discussion and Writing
In Your ELA Block
Types of Discussion
1.Efferent – What the Text Explicitly Says
2.Expressive – Affective Response – What do you feel or think about a story?
3.Critical Analytic – Debating Ideas/Critical Thinking
The Challenge in a Discussion
Establish a Goal/Learning Objective
Short Reflection Prior to the Discussion
–Powerful Quote
–Question or Inference about the Topic
–Why is this Important
Guiding Question for the Topic
Textual Evidence to Support Opinions
Strategies to Increase Discussion
- Stand Up Game
- Today’s Meet
- Hot Seat
- Gallery Walks
- Concentric Circles/Speed Dating
- Conver-Stations
- Text-Talk-Time
- Dice Roll Reading