Academic Conversations

Learning Objectives:

• Identify conversation strategies for engaging in a conversation about meaningful topics. 
• Apply conversation strategies by participating in an academic discussion and by leading a discussion.

VIDEO [4:08]: Encouraging Academic Conversations with Talk Moves

Talk Moves Printout

Source:  Guide to Discussion Skills

Source:  Guide to Discussion Skills

Let's Practice TALK MOVES:

1. READ:  Read this article: Chicago Teachers' Strike
2. THINK: Prepare for discussion by using hand-out to draft QUESTIONS and CONNECTIONS and find TEXT NUGGETS
3. TALK: Use TALK MOVES to 

Other Resources:

• Guide to Discussion Skills
• A Collection of Resources from Teaching Channel
• Academic Conversation Placemat