1. EngageNY.org Session 6: Using Protocols Purposefully

2. Academic Conversations “Talking with others is a powerful way to learn – and is a vital life skill. In academic conversations, students explore ideas and negotiate meanings to deepen understandings and connections.” –Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk that Fosters Critical Thinking & Content Understanding by Jeff Zweirs & Marie Crawford, 2010 EngageNY.org2

3. Quickwrite How do you support meaningful academic conversations? What are the challenges to doing so effectively?  (p. 118) EngageNY.org3

4. Introduce yourselves Share your name, school, role Share one brief thought from your Quick-write  Share a sentence, not a paragraph. EngageNY.org4

5. Learning Target I can effectively use protocols and the other collaborative classroom structures in the 3-8 Modules to develop students’ knowledge, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. EngageNY.org5

6. Protocol Jigsaw Organize yourself into groups of 5. Each person chooses 1-2 protocols to become an expert on.  Participants Journal, pages ___ For each protocol, think about:  Logistical & instructional supports  Productive contexts & purposes for the protocol EngageNY.org6

7. Quiet reading Read your chosen protocol(s) Complete the Using Protocols Purposefully notecatcher  (p. 156) EngageNY.org7

8. Share out Each person on the team gets 5 minutes to share their protocol:  Describe the protocol  Share ideas for instructional & logistical supports  Talk about purposeful contexts for this protocol Repeat with each team member EngageNY.org8

9. Reflection How do protocols enable students to meet the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening? What do you want to remember to ensure that you implement protocols effectively? EngageNY.org9