Talk That Teaches: Using Strategic Talk to Help Students ...
Paratore, Jeanne R. / Robertson, Dana A.
Featuring vivid examples and lesson plans, this book helps K-8 teachers reflect on and improve the ways talk is used in their classrooms. The authors explain the important role of skillful "teacher talk" in effective, motivating literacy instruction geared to the Common Core standards. Presented are clear-cut ways to help students set explicit goals for their learning, explain and model key strategies, and provide ongoing feedback. Over a doze...