Turn and Talk: “Find out what the other important thing is!"

Notice how the quick repeated readings helps students use the language of the text in their discussions and how the teacher is able to observe and scaffold some of the partners during the discussion.

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Emily and her second grade students discuss how word frequency helps them identify what characteristics animals need to have to blend in with their surroundings.

Questions to Consider

How does modeling a participation structure or strategy help students increase their discussion with a partner?