Academic Discourse

Common Core StandardsSL.3.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.•a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.•b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).•c. Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.•d. Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

What is discourse?

Discourse is . . .Talking about school topics

Sharing our ideas with each other

Listening to each other’s ideas

How does discourse look?

How does discourse sound?

Objective:

I will engage in academic discourse¹.1. Having ongoing conversations about a topic.

Academic discourse is when we _________.

Unpack Your Thinking

Think Aloud

Unpacking my thinking means ____.

Let’s PracticeI think…..because

I believe….because

I predict….because

I imagine….because

In my opinion…..because

It seems to me that…...because

Not everyone will agree with me, but…….because

ParaphrasingWhen we repeat or restate what another person says or what a text says in your own words.

When I am paraphrasing I am ________________.

Let’s PracticeIf I understand you correctly, you think….

Let me see if I got this right. You are saying……..

So, your opinion is……..

In other words, you think/feel/believe that……

In other words, you are saying…..

So, you think that…….

AffirmationsWhen we declare that something is true; a positive statement or judgment

Let’s PracticeI noticed that…I agree that…My thinking is similar because…I see what you mean by…I would like to add that…I can connect…to ….

Asking for Clarification

We ask for clarification when we want to make learning clear and easy to understand.

We want to take away the confusion.

Let’s PracticeI wonder about…?I have a question about…?Have you thought about…?Can you explain what you mean by...?Can you say more about…?Would you mind explaining that in another way?

Comparing our Thoughts

Explain why you might agree with the speaker or what you did differently if you disagree.

Comparing my thoughts means that ________________.

Let’s PracticeI do / don’t agree with your point about…….because

I have another way of looking at this...because

I agree with …. but I don’t agree with …. because….

Have you thought about….?

I went about it somewhat differently…

My process is different / similiar….

DefendingSupport your thinking!

Let’s PracticeExplain how you came to that conclusion.

Could you please give me an example to support your idea?

Can you justify your solution?

What evidence do you have that supports your claim of…?

LinkingI can add to that….

This _____ reminds me of _________.

I can connect …… to ………

Prepare to take off…

Fasten your seat belts…

Watch us and Listen Carefully…

Discourse and Beyond !

Choose and Give ReasonsWhat type of food do you prefer to eat?

State your choiceExplain your reasons:Reason 1Reason 2

I think I would perfer to eat……

Here we go! Your Turn!

Compare Our Thoughts

If you were a scientist, which would you rather study, reptiles or mammals ? Tell me two reasons why.

Choose and Give Reasons

State your choiceExplain your reasons:Reason 1Reason 2

I would rather study…..

Choose and Give Reasons

Would you rather travel in a hot air balloon or in a train? Tell me why and state two reasons.

State your choiceExplain your reasons:Reason 1Reason 2

I would rather travel in a …

Which do you like to do more, play board games or play outside? Tell me why. Give me two reasons.

Choose and Give Reasons

State your choiceExplain your reasons:Reason 1Reason 2

I would rather play …

THINK ~ WRITE ~ DISCUSS

Ticket Out the Door

Explain what discourse is and how discourse will improve your learning.