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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Building Discourse
in the Classroom
Presented by:
Frances V. Lucero
Data Strategist &Teacher Leader
Lois Craig E.S
flucero1@interact.ccsd.net

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LETS HAVE A SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!

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Make meaning: state the objective activity
I will be able to understand the meaning of discourse and effectively implement strategies for meaningful student discourse.
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Discourse

Meeting the Nevada Educator's Performance Framework:  Standard 3
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Today's Objectives

  • What is discourse?
  • Strategies to support discourse.
  • Creating a habit of mind.
  • Ways to implement discourse.

Discourse Is. . .

  • Extended
  • Oral or written
  • Different than student talk
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Different from Student Talk

  • Allow argumentation
  • Students come to a consensus
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Strategies to support discourse

Effective questioning in action

Effective Questions

  • Are open ended
  • Pose the question first
  • Allow plenty of think time
  • Allow all students to respond
  • Hold students accountable
  • Establish a safe atmosphere
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Effective questioning . . .

In action activity (table top blog)

Strategies

  • Jot thoughts (Things to improve at Craig)
  • All write consensus (reinforcement vs consequences of behavior)
  • Metacognition compass
  • Carousel brainstorming (math focus/ what I notice vs what I wonder)
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Question stems

  • I'd like to talk with people about . . .
  • Do you agree that the big idea seems to be . . .
  • What does it mean when the author says . . .
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Generalizing the Skill

Habit of mind
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what does discourse . . .

  • Look like?
  • Sound like?
  • Feel like?
  • In your classrooms?
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habits of mind

  • Persisting
  • Managing Impulsivity
  • Listening with Understanding and Empathy
  • Thinking Flexibly
  • Thinking about thinking (metacognition)
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habits of mind continued

  • Striving for Accuracy
  • Questioning and Posing Problems
  • Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
  • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
  • Gathering Data through All Senses

Implementing discourse

Final move towards discourse

Ticket out the door!
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Things to remember

  • Discourse = consensus
  • Both oral and written
  • Healthy argument/debate is necessary
  • Provide effective questioning
  • Stress habits of mind
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Questions, comments

Concerns???
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Thank you
&
Discourse away!
Frances V. Lucero M.Ed.S
flucero1@interact.ccsd.net

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