Discourse and Dialogue by Linda Fiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau Resources that help ensure that when students talk, they're not discussing the upcoming weekend! en-us 2017-09-29 21:36:56 UTC 2025-12-09 17:10:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Discussion Protocols ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192620941 By beginning small group discussions with protocols, you establish rituals and routines that allow for both talking and listening. SRI (School Reform Initiative) has an abundance of these. While some are designed for educators, many of them are perfect for the classroom!]]> 2017-09-29 21:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192620941 Making Thinking Visible ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621122
Thinking Routines are a great way to establish rituals and routines for discussion in the classroom. I recommend the book, which also has some videos of classrooms in action.]]> 2017-09-29 21:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621122 How Rich Is Your Classroom Discourse? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621330 A basic look at student discourse.]]> 2017-09-29 21:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621330 Why Talk Is Important in Classrooms ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621496 An ASCD article that provides some excellent rationale on the importance of student talk.]]> 2017-09-29 21:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621496 Socratic Seminars ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621618 From ASCD, the old stand by structure of Socratic Seminars, which can be so powerful in the classroom. I often combine a Socratic Seminar with one of the text based protocols from SRI.]]> 2017-09-29 21:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621618 Talking Across Divides: 10 Ways to Encourage Civil Classroom Conversation on Difficult Issues ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621772 From the New York Times. If there was ever a time when this is needed, I'd say it's now!]]> 2017-09-29 21:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621772 Teaching the Talk, not the Text ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621880 From NCTE, this article is particularly relevant for English Teachers. We tend to get so caught up in the content that we forget about the process!]]> 2017-09-29 21:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192621880 As I Was Saying: How and Why to Teach Discourse Markers ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622014 This is something that I haven't actually used, but it seems pretty interesting. I'm interested in your take on it.]]> 2017-09-29 21:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622014 Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622183 From Edutopia, this is a great resource!!!!]]> 2017-09-29 21:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622183 Disagree with a Student's Opinion? ljfiorella https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622312 Another excellent resource from Edutopia that can help those of us in the classroom facilitate student discussions.]]> 2017-09-29 21:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ljfiorella/9rs0meamjfau/wish/192622312