1. Do Now On your Do Now paper, answer these questions: What makes a class discussion fun and interesting? In what ways can a class discussion help you learn or understand more? What ideas about Kim are still rattling around in your brain?

2. Talking meaningfully and thoughtfully about what we read

3. Authentic Discussions Look like… Sound like…

4. Authentic Discussions Can be one-one (“Turn and Talk”, “Elbow Partners”) Can be in a small group (“Book Club”, “Table Group”) Can be as a large group (Whole Class) Can actually be a written “conversation”—a dialogue that is passed between two or more—a “silent discussion”

5. DEJ-- Seedfolks: “Ana”

6. “Turn and Talk” Share the thoughts and ideas about Ana and her voice from your journal with your elbow partner. Take turns Listen to each other carefully Think about and respond to the other person’s ideas; don’t just let it go. Make your conversation focused, thoughtful, and meaningful

7. DEJ-- Seedfolks: “Wendell”

8. “Turn and Talk” Share the thoughts and ideas about Wendell and his voice from your journal with your elbow partner. Take turns Listen to each other carefully Think about and respond to the other person’s ideas; don’t just let it go. Make your conversation focused, thoughtful, and meaningful