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How (NOT) to Facilitate Classroom Discussion

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ELA.RL.11-12.1

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

RL: Reading Standards for Literature 6-12

11-12: 11th & 12th Grades

1:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

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ELA.SL.11-12.1a

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

SL: Speaking and Listening Standards 6-\x80\x9312

11-12: 11th & 12th Grades

1a:
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on
one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-\x80\x9312 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others'\x80\x99 ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.

a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts
and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned
exchange of ideas.

b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making,
set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as
needed.

c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a
topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote
divergent and creative perspectives.

d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims,
and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when
possible; and determine what additional information or research is required
to deepen the investigation or complete the task.

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ELA.SL.11-12.1c

Common core State Standards

ELA: English Language Arts

SL: Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12

11-12: 11th & 12th Grades

1c:
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on
one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others'\x80\x99 ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.

a. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts
and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned
exchange of ideas.

b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making,
set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as
needed.

c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a
topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote
divergent and creative perspectives.

d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims,
and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when
possible; and determine what additional information or research is required
to deepen the investigation or complete the task.

Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.2 MB)

Thought starters

1. How does beginning the lesson with student reflection and a guiding question equip students for the discussion?

2. In what ways did Sarah ensure this to be student-centered, student-led?

3. What does it mean for a teacher to prepare for a discussion?

School Details

Johnston Senior High School
6501 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston IA 50131

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Teachers

English Language Arts / 10 11 12 / Teacher

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High School ELA teacher and 2010 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Brown Wessling takes on the challenge of engaging students in whole class discussion as they make sense of Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find. The lesson begins with establishing the learning goals by having students engage in brief reflection and share their thinking.

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What, Why, and How

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                IRE  (initiate - response - evaluate)

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                IRE  (initiate - response - evaluate)

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Hanna Crandell, Brookelyne Cooper, Cody Knight