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Interactivity Foundation: Guidebook for Student Centered Classroom Discussions
This downloadable guide includes strategies and best practices for supporting student-centered classroom discussions.
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Tilburg Univ, Center for Economic Research: Discussion
Tilburg University's Center for Economic Research provides "Discussion Papers" about economic topics here. Papers are indexed and many can be downloaded.
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Book Spot's Book Discussion Center
Scroll down to the Guides for Selected Titles to find a wealth of information on a variety of titles for adults and teens. Each entry, though they come from different sources, includes book discussion questions and some background about...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Shiloh Discussion Questions
Come and check out this informative resource featuring discussion questions, a description of the book, a vocabulary builder, and an extension activity for the book "Shiloh."
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Collaborize Classroom: Weaving Online Discussions Into the Classroom
In this resource learn how to structure online discussions to complement traditional in-class instruction.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Application: Teenage Brain: Prepare for a Class Discussion
Review the academic conversation reference guide, the conversation stems, the class discussion norms, and the discussion question.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Thoughtful Threads: Sparking Rich Online Discussions
Today's learners love chatting online with friends. This lesson plan combines that love with literature. Students form literature circles and have meaningful online discussions about a literary work.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Carol's Classroom: Speaking and Listening: Prepare for Discussions
This video lesson [4:11] focuses on clear communication and active listening, essential social-emotional skills, that help lay the foundation of positive learning environments. They can develop these skills and take responsibility for...
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Application Student Selected Task: Prepare for a Discussion
Practice adhering to the discussion norms to prepare for a discussion. This will help students participate more effectively in the discussion.
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Teenage Brain: Prepare for a Discussion
Practice adhering to the discussion norms to prepare for our discussion. This will help us participate more effectively in the discussion.
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Teenage Brain: Reflect Using a Discussion Tool
After a discussion, reflect using a discussion tool. Explain how the points, evidence, and explanations shared by your peers during the discussion support or change your thinking. Then revise your claim as needed.
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A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Activity Guide
This resource for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleinse L'Engle provides opportunities for classroom discussions and several activities.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Romeo and Juliet: Discussions
Engage in a whole-class discussion to demonstrate your understanding of adaptations of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story.
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Galesburg Public Library: Discussion Questions on "To Teach to Love" [Pdf]
A list of discussion questions in PDF format with sample answers on Jesse Stuart's "To Teach To Love". With passages cited to support answers.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: The Joy Luck Club: Discussion on Perception
A class discussion to gain a greater understanding of a person's life experiences and how they can change our perception of them.
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Glencoe Literature Library: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great resource for students reading "To Kill a Mockingbird," complete with pre-reading material (author biography, introductory article, novel background, and vocabulary words), as well as brainstorming activities and thought-provoking...
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Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]
Before delving into "My Antonia," check out a biography of author Willa Cather, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming and answer...
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Glencoe Literature Library: "Jane Eyre" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great resource for students reading Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre," complete with pre-reading material (author biography, introductory article, novel background, and vocabulary words), as well as brainstorming activities and...
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Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
To Dance is a graphical memoir of Siena Cherson Siegel, a young girl growing up in Puerto Rico who eventually came to New York to study with the School of American Ballet. It captures the passion of the artist, as well as the discipline...
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Read Write Think: Name That Chapter! Discussing Summary and Interpretation
Students name unnamed chapters in a novel they are reading. They discuss possible chapter names considering accuracy, word choice, and connotation, before settling on a choice.
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Read Works:tough Talkin'!: Discussing Bullies and Other Problems
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the importance of talking about bullying. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Discussing Great Plans Together
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Discussing great plans together" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Gao Qikui, 1985.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Danger Zone Discussion Group
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Danger Zone Discussion Group" by David Klass. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Best Way to Play
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Best Way to Play" by Bill Cosby. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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