Claggett Creek Middle School November 24 th, 2014 “The surest way to attain reliable knowledge is through disciplined conversation.” ~Socrates

Where We’ve Been Where We Are, & Where We’re Going Purposeful Speaking & Listening Preparing for CCSS: Critical Reading Fall 2014 Using talk to deepen understanding Spring 2015 Writing to demonstrate understanding

Essential Question: How can we deepen student thinking about texts & tasks through speaking & listening that uses academic language?

Today We Will… Explore ways to develop critical thinking and academic language in a small group setting using modified AVID tutorials.

Student-to-Student Talk: Then & Now WHO: – Increase student talk HOW: – Initiate thinking through sharing WITH WHOM: – Student-to-Student, not just Teacher-Student WHAT: – Deepen student thinking – Increase use of academic language HOW: – Structures that require advanced conversations : Intro to Purposeful Speaking & Listening : Developing Student-to- Student Talk

Small Group/Partner Talk Advantages: Safe! Quantity! Maximizes the number of students talking Requires Listening Builds Confidence However… Quality is more difficult to ensure Requires planning & scaffolds for deep thinking

Looking Closely at Small Group/Partner Talk How can we get to deep thinking & ensure use of academic language using these structures? Modified AVID Tutorial Eva Olafson, Science Specialist

Reflecting on Modified AVID Tutorials: What are ways this strategy might be implemented in your content area/classroom? Record answers on an anchor chart

Exit Ticket Where does this fit into your instruction? How would this small group strategy move student learning forward in your content area? What supports do you need to make this happen?