We introduced and practiced Accountable Talk discussion techniques through the observation of a famous Jacob Lawrence painting. We learned about Accountability to the Community through listening, summarizing, building, and marking others' comments.
We used these Accountable Talk techniques to read and discuss the pros and cons of a current issues. Students are reading NewsELA Pro/Con Article: Will the CIA Torture Report put the US at Risk?
They will then write their own opinion paper, taking a position and citing claims and evidence to support their opinion.
I'm looking forward to getting to know my students better and working together to grow in learning every day.
Please feel free to email me if you have questions or would like more information.
Helen Motta
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