Academic Discourse Hand out Foldable Discourse Books and teach folds if not done ahead of time.

Common Core Standards SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). c. Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others. d. Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

What is discourse? Discourse is . . . Talking about school topics Sharing our ideas with each other Listening to each other’s ideas

How does discourse look? Go over SLANT then chart some ideas for conversational norms: SLANT Eye contact Knee to knee Signal when finished-thumbs up, high five Sharing out-standing up Model with teacher using a prompt: What is discourse?

How does discourse sound? Go over voice volume levels. Refer to posted voice volume chart. Chart some ideas to create conversation norms: Voice volume Complete sentences Academic vocabulary Polite interaction Staying on topic Model with teacher using a prompt

I will engage in academic discourse¹. Objective: I will engage in academic discourse¹. 1. Having ongoing conversations about a topic. Academic discourse is when we _________. Defined academic discourse as a conversation about a school subject Have students write objective on the back of the Little Book if it isn’t already there. Remind the students to keep it small and neat as they will be adding more to the back of the book.

Unpacking my thinking means ____. Unpack Your Thinking Think Aloud Unpacking my thinking means ____. Share our thinking Open book and look at stems

Let’s Practice I think…..because I believe….because I predict….because I imagine….because In my opinion…..because It seems to me that…...because Not everyone will agree with me, but…….because

When I am paraphrasing I am ________________. When we repeat or restate what another person says or what a text says in your own words. Active Listener Open book and look at stems When I am paraphrasing I am ________________.

Let’s Practice If I understand you correctly, you think…. Let me see if I got this right. You are saying…….. So, your opinion is…….. In other words, you think/feel/believe that…… In other words, you are saying….. So, you think that…….

Affirmations When we declare that something is true; a positive statement or judgment

Let’s Practice I noticed that… I agree that… My thinking is similar because… I see what you mean by… I would like to add that… I can connect…to ….

Asking for Clarification We ask for clarification when we want to make learning clear and easy to understand. We want to take away the confusion.

Let’s Practice I wonder about…? I have a question about…? Have you thought about…? Can you explain what you mean by...? Can you say more about…? Would you mind explaining that in another way?

Comparing our Thoughts Explain why you might agree with the speaker or what you did differently if you disagree. Open book and look at stems Comparing my thoughts means that ________________.

Let’s Practice I do / don’t agree with your point about…….because I have another way of looking at this...because I agree with …. but I don’t agree with …. because…. Have you thought about….? I went about it somewhat differently… My process is different / similiar….

Defending Support your thinking!

Let’s Practice Explain how you came to that conclusion. Could you please give me an example to support your idea? Can you justify your solution? What evidence do you have that supports your claim of…?

Linking I can add to that…. This _____ reminds me of _________. I can connect …… to ………

Discourse and Beyond ! Prepare to take off… Fasten your seat belts… Watch us and Listen Carefully… Need the 3 Discourse signs to ID Teachers choose one of the 3 jobs

Choose and Give Reasons What type of food do you prefer to eat? State your choice Explain your reasons: Reason 1 Reason 2 Teacher model I think I would perfer to eat……

Here we go! Your Turn!

Compare Our Thoughts

Choose and Give Reasons If you were a scientist, which would you rather study, reptiles or mammals ? Tell me two reasons why. State your choice Explain your reasons: Reason 1 Reason 2 I would rather study…..

Choose and Give Reasons Would you rather travel in a hot air balloon or in a train? Tell me why and state two reasons. State your choice Explain your reasons: Reason 1 Reason 2 I would rather travel in a …

Choose and Give Reasons Which do you like to do more, play board games or play outside? Tell me why. Give me two reasons. State your choice Explain your reasons: Reason 1 Reason 2 I would rather play …

THINK ~ WRITE ~ DISCUSS Ticket Out the Door Explain what discourse is and how discourse will improve your learning. 27