Learning Goals:
- I can read closely to determine how specific words, phrases, and details from a text shape the meaning and tone.
- I can analyze two or more texts on similar topics and compare the approaches the authors take.
- I can prepare and participate in a text-centered conversation to share my ideas clearly and to build on others' ideas
- I can select the most appropriate textual evidence to support my analysis.
READ. THINK.
ACADEMIC CONVERSATION.
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Inner/Outer Circle
- Academic Conversations Skills
- Academic Conversation Rubric
- Score Sheet
Preparing for Conversation
- Read & Annotate
- Prepare.Discussion.pdf
- Select 3 Pieces of Specific Text Evidence--to comment on, or that you'd like help figuring out what they mean (Write on Sticky Notes)
- Formulate 2 Questions (On Sticky Notes)
- Synthesize--Connect two or more texts
REFLECT.
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