TALK MOVESUsing Productive Talk
In Your Classroom
TODAY’S GOAL:TO EQUIP YOU TO FACILITATE EQUITABLE STUDENTDISCUSSIONS IN ALL ACADEMIC AREAS.
Introduction to Talk Moves
Revoicing
Teacher revoices“So you’re saying…”
Restating
Student restates“Can you repeat what he just said
in your own words?”
Agree/Disagree
“Do you agree or disagree and why?”
Add On“Who can add an idea
to this discussion?”
Wait TimeWait time 1Wait time 2
What are the elements of academically productive talk?
• A belief that students can do it.• Well-established ground rules• Clear academic purposes• Deep understanding of the academic content• A framing question and follow-up questions• An appropriate talk format• A set of strategic “talk moves”
Jig Saw Directions
• Number off 1-7.• Read the section that correlates to your assigned
number.• Join your “expert” group based on your number.• Discuss your section and develop main points for
sharing.• Select a spokesperson• Each spokesperson will share information from
their section.
4 Discussion Types
• Elicitation
ELICITATION DISCUSSION
CONSOLIDATION DISCUSSION
DATA DISCUSSION
EXPLANATION DISCUSSION
So what?