Communication Skills
Prepare students for academic and life success by helping them develop their listening, speaking, writing, and digital media skills.
Teaching Students That Disagreement Doesn’t Have to Mean Disrespect
Elementary teachers can help students understand what it means to express differing opinions in a respectful way.3.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.Classroom Routines That Support Mathematical Thinking
Elementary teachers can create opportunities throughout the day for students to strengthen their math knowledge.95.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Ways to Connect With the Quiet Students in Your Classroom
These practical steps help students know that they are valued and encourage classroom participation in ways that reduce anxiety.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.702.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Ways to Elevate Your Classroom Discussions
Even when many students hesitate to speak up, teachers can inspire thoughtful, vibrant discussion with these classroom-tested strategies.Using Discussions to Inspire Active Participation in Learning
By tracking academic conversations with a visual map and sharing it in class, teachers can encourage more students to contribute.6 Ways to Maximize Turn and Talk
When a few simple structures are put into place, teachers can bring this staple activity for classroom collaboration to the next level.66kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Activating Prior Knowledge With Hexagonal Thinking
By creating a visual web of knowledge, students can demonstrate what connections they have already made about a topic, and where they might need additional clarification and support.62.2kYour content has been saved!
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What to Say Instead of ‘I’m Proud of You’
A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.335.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways to Support Academic Talk Among Students
By providing opportunities for students to share ideas with each other, teachers create space for them to develop social skills, retain more content, and deepen understanding of the material.60-Second Strategy: 7-Minute Writes
Looking for a simple way to get your students writing? Try a low-stakes timed exercise.564.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Walking Through Writing a Compelling Essay
Working out the parts of an essay step by step helps students think more creatively and analytically about what they want to convey.23.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Developing Real-World Skills in the Classroom
Small, intentional adjustments in instruction can help teachers foster students’ communication, critical thinking, and social and emotional skills.The Power of Short Writing Assignments
Brief writing prompts and responses help students in any discipline.271.4kYour content has been saved!
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