Accountable Talk: A Teacher's Guide to Encouraging Deeper & More Meaningful Talk Among Students

It's undeniable. Students love to talk. Sometimes is hard to get them to stop talking. But, not all “talk” is created equal. It’s one thing to have your students discuss what they did over the weekend, or what new video games they are in to. But - what teacher hasn’t observed students sitting in a small group trying to discuss a new topic they are learning about or a book that they are reading. :::Crickets::: The truth is, when it comes to having deep, meaningful conversation - the kin...