English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Writing Standard 2 a.
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Reading: Literature Standard 1
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Reading: Informational Text Standard 2
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Speaking and Listening Standard 1
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 a.
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 b.
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 c.
English Language Arts Grade 9-10
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 d.
1 class periods of 45 minutes each
Small Groups
Silent Discussion takes the strengths of a well-managed verbal classroom discussion and moves into a written discussion. Some of the benefits of this move include:
Paper
Writing utensil
Silent Discussion takes the strengths of a well-managed verbal classroom discussion and moves into a written discussion. Some of the benefits of this move include:
The ability to read and write
Students will gain a better understanding of the text by identifying key details and main ideas. Students will be able to recognize and respond to diverse perspectives.
Silent Discussion can be used in any content area, and is imminently flexible. It can be used to discuss/process/reflect on:
Wilhelm, Jeffrey. 2001. Improving Comprehension with Think-Aloud Strategies. New York: Scholastic.