Turn and Talk: "Whisper to your friend what you're thinking."

Notice how the teacher provides contextualized vocabulary and rereads to help scaffold the TNT.

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A preschool teacher and her students re-read the story "Bear Snores On," identifying key elements of the story and making connections to knowledge about hibernation.

Questions to Consider

How does the teacher’s use of an oral language participation structure advance instruction and students’ learning?