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Having common Academic Language frames as well as word banks around the room so students can access as they are discussing.

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Then give a suggestion for the "grow" portion.

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Use of sentence frames, communal word banks on walls.

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respectful discussion using language coaching sentence frames

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respectful discussion using language coaching sentence frames

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Academic language scripts posted around the room

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Academic language scripts posted around the room

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Listen to students and paused and redirected

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Listen to students and paused and redirected

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Multiple opportunities throughout the activity to share with a parnter.

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Respect is evident - not only do students hear each other, but they listen and respond courteously (disagreements are with statements, not individuals)

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academic language

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Rather than attempting to grade the entire discussion, focus on a target skill or two that you will specifically be looking for.

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By encouraging collaboration students felt comfortable to communicate with each other. Lowering the affective filter.

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Because the teacher was positive and enthusiastic about the activity and celebrated her student's responses, engagement was higher.

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Physical cues were used throughout the class discussion and set up an environment for learning.

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Took a second to pause and chat with a partner when discussion stagnated.

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A stop in between each step to provide global feedback for students to consider (look at our sentence frames, add a word bank word, etc)

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Deciding what steps needed more time based on student feedback and progress

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Deciding what steps needed more time based on student feedback and progress

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Classroom is set up to foster collaboration and relationships

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Students build on one another's ideas.

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provided clear instructions and expectations before each task

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provided clear instructions and expectations before each task

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Students were comfortable in their environment and were collaborating well with each other.

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Academic language frames are posted, readily available, usage is encouraged.

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Using the student response in that moment to provide feedback as to how to strengthen the argument.

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She did a great job of making it clear how one activity built up to the next and why each step was included in the process.

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Clearly communicating each step of the lesson and the expectations for each section. Also continuously reminding and coaching the students so they are achieving those objectives.

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Clearly communicating each step of the lesson and the expectations for each section. Also continuously reminding and coaching the students so they are achieving those objectives.

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When necessary the teacher paused and brought the class back together to regroup and retain focus

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There were multiple incidents of think pair share where students had to practice their responses and continue to develop their responses based on what they heard.

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Classroom and materials are easy to access and visable to all. 

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Classroom and materials are easy to access and visable to all. 

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During class discussion students were asked to build on what their peers said and they either agreed and added their own analysis or they politely disagreed and gave their reason/claims why. This helped them build positive and respectful relationships with one another.

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Praised students when they volunteered

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A feeling of mutual respect is cultivated where students feel safe to "fail" and continue trying and growing through the process.

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Students need a comfortable learning environment that fosters collaboration, trust, choice and individual/collective accountability.

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Students need a comfortable learning environment that fosters collaboration, trust, choice and individual/collective accountability.

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commonly used physical cues to engage students without directly calling attention 

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commonly used physical cues to engage students without directly calling attention 

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Used academic scripts and communal word banks to create a rigorous learning environment

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Each step in the process was necessary, and this was clear to students as well.

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Objectives were stated and displayed at the start; they were written in student-friendly language

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Same as with the physical cues, it was clear there was positive feedback as well as a growth mindset developed by the teacher. That only happens with positive relationships being built. 

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Same as with the physical cues, it was clear there was positive feedback as well as a growth mindset developed by the teacher. That only happens with positive relationships being built. 

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Teacher gave students think time to reflect and use information/notebook from prior day to build upon their responses- Pro/Con

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Students were given the opportunities to build on what others said. The teacher also used physical cue indicating she wanted students elaborate on their responses.

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Intentional order of tasks and assignments that set the students up for success. 

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Intentional order of tasks and assignments that set the students up for success. 

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Students were given sentence frames to use and they were given a second opportunity if they needed to revise their claim in real time.

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Students learn to be open to new ideas and opinions on shared topics.

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Partners work together to solve problems and build relationships as observed by teacher

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Partners work together to solve problems and build relationships as observed by teacher

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It was clear this lesson was intentionally planned out. Each step built on each other. 

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It was clear this lesson was intentionally planned out. Each step built on each other. 

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Language coaching occurs throughout the lesson

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Language coaching occurs throughout the lesson

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The lesson was clearly well planned and thought out in order to meet the needs of the individual members of this class and further instruction. Additionally, the teacher referenced where students could access helpful content from previous classes. Thus, not only is the lesson thoughtfully designed, but the entire unit seems to be as well.

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Teacher provided clear expectations and redirected students through the entire process

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During lulls in the discussion, the teacher had students rehearse their responses and revise as the activity progressed. Real time writing and listening development.

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students were able to access and utilize multiple resources (notes, anchor charts, language scripts, etc) and had time to think/practice before speaking during each part of the lesson. 

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students were able to access and utilize multiple resources (notes, anchor charts, language scripts, etc) and had time to think/practice before speaking during each part of the lesson. 

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Students were engaging in productive academic discourse in the philosophical chairs activity.

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Students were engaging in productive academic discourse in the philosophical chairs activity.

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Teacher provides clear instructions and redirects when needed.

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Teacher provides clear instructions and redirects when needed.

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Feedback was provided in the moment.

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Students were told that they were going to extend their previous learning and they were told how they were going to extend it (by picking a side) and what their task for the day was.

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Students get immediate positive or supportive feedback.

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Directions are clear and multiple opportunities are provided

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Directions are clear and multiple opportunities are provided

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Acknowledging students and how well they do on a challenging activity when they are done.

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Acknowledging students and how well they do on a challenging activity when they are done.

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Includes non-verbal/verbal cues, structured collaboration, energizers, reflection and closing activity

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Includes non-verbal/verbal cues, structured collaboration, energizers, reflection and closing activity

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Teacher rotated and observed students to see where students were to provide feedback

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Lessons focus on specific language skills. 

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Lessons focus on specific language skills. 

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It was clear that their previous exposure to genetic modification was done so that they would be prepared to think of pros and cons and participate in the activity.

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Verbally shared objectives with students multiple times.

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Verbally shared objectives with students multiple times.

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having students pair share with each other when they get stuck to further scaffold

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having students pair share with each other when they get stuck to further scaffold

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She repeated the directions for the activity and referred to the sentence frames, the pro/con list, their evidence, and the word wall.

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When students were stuck in the conversation. Students were asked to pause and reflect on their prior knowledge in order to continue the discourse