Key Take-Aways by Karisa Walker https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4 Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2017-10-10 14:19:44 UTC 2025-10-04 20:21:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Collaborative Conversation https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195619973 I use them when discussing a text... in social studies... in phonics... so students can learn how to communicate effectively. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195619973 I use collaborative conversation during small group activities, in conjunction with peer reading in Corrective Reading. I would like to do more writing in my small group even though doing Corrective Reading doesn't really include a writing portion. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620173 2017-10-10 14:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620173 I use collaborative conversation during whole group and small group instructions. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620266 2017-10-10 14:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620266 Collaborative Convos https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620276 I use collab talks with my students when opening a new lesson to allow them to express what they know about the topic and what they want to learn more about the topic. It also gives them the time to talk within their groups and share their ideas. 
I also like to use the when observing photos during Social Studies which prepares them for DBQs. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620276 During vocabulary vivian_johnson1 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620312 2017-10-10 14:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620312 Collaborative Conversations https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620379 I use collaborative conversations throughout the lesson,  I remind students to "Topic Talk."  I walk through the classrooms listening to the conversations throughout. If by chance they begin to wander off from the topic, I announce. "Topic Talk."
It is also used in the small group setting, as well. 

]]> 2017-10-10 14:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620379 I use collaborative conversation to discuss key vocabulary from the weekly text in small group. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620464 2017-10-10 14:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620464 I use daily during whole group instruction. Typically during the close read. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620509 2017-10-10 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620509 I use collaborative talking in small group discussion and also to assess students prior knowledge. chavoya_thomas https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620555 I also use it during Document Based Questions and when students give feedback about each others writing.

]]> 2017-10-10 14:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620555 i use Think-Pair Share groups in my class. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620573 2017-10-10 14:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620573 I use it during whole group instruction https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620598 2017-10-10 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620598 I use collaborative conversations when answering comprehension questions. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620768 2017-10-10 14:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620768 Collaborative Conversation https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620780 The use of pairs and each student showing their partner the information in the text.]]> 2017-10-10 14:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620780 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620781 Using phonemic charts in small groups.]]> 2017-10-10 14:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620781 Using collaborative discussions allows for students to make connections with the literature while learning key skills such as rereading, using clues to find theme, and summarizing. Students also learn how to share feedback with each other, bringing the listening and speaking checklist to life. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620829 2017-10-10 14:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620829 During small groups and be consistent https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620845 2017-10-10 14:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195620845 Collaboration!!! renniah_gay https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621080 Collaborative discussions allow students to integrate their ideas with the peers while the teacher facilitates the conversation to ensure that students are on on task. Within collaborative discussions, students can articulate their thinking process and/or understanding while working towards accomplishing the standards based learning target. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621080 ACoach125 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621093 I use collaborative conversations at least 3 times a week when introducing a new skill or idea in Wonders. The students use dry erase boards to record their own thoughts and ideas and the thoughts and ideas from their partner. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621093 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621464 I use collab conversations to respond to questions from the Words to Know segment.]]> 2017-10-10 14:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621464 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621498 Using questions for close reading]]> 2017-10-10 14:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195621498 I am currently modeling the appropriate way to engage in collaborative conversations as my students struggles are with speaking and listening skills when interacting with peers and adults. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622027 2017-10-10 14:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622027 I use the magnifying glass for closed Reading https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622110 2017-10-10 14:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622110 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622209 I use collaborative conversations to practice vocabulary meanings/unerstanding. Also use for ask/answer question techniques during close reading]]> 2017-10-10 14:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622209 https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622437 I ask them a question not explicitely answered in the text, but for which they must make an inference. We then collaboratively discuss evidence in the text that supports the inference. ]]> 2017-10-10 14:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195622437 I will put up a chart of collaborative conversation cues for students to refer to during class discussions. https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195623266 2017-10-10 14:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kwalker2016/Wonders4/wish/195623266