Text-Based+Discussions

Text-based Discussions... ...deepen the conversations we have about our reading

= Step 1: Active Reading = =Step 2: Notes and Noticing Tips= media type="custom" key="12341330" = Step 3: Good questioning begins with good questions = (Try these examples on for size)
 * Use stickies to annotate your thoughts
 * WONDER, CONNECT, PREDICT
 * Listen to the conversation in your brain
 * Visualize what the words are showing
 * Notice the author's craft and question WHY they are using it
 * Pay close attention to the characters, headings, chapter titles

=Step 4: Preparation (Moving from annotations and sticky notes)=



=Step 5 :Active Listening= =Step 6: Reflection...Assessing your TBD Discussions=



=Resources:=

Text-based discussion (TBD) is a proven, research-based technique developed by Krista McDaniel. Krista's tips and encouragement were invaluable as I sought to develop and simply what she did in her high school literature classes. My sixth grade students have expanded their thinking about reading beyond what I could even imagine, and for that I am grateful to have worked with such a great language arts teacher.
 * Krista's article link[[file:Text Based Discussions Foster Critical Thinking.doc]]
 * Krista's power point:[[file:TBD-Official Demo Discussion.ppt]]

Kylene Beers and Robert Probst (Slide Show CCIRA 2102)
 * Book release //Notes and Noticings// due out Sept. 2012