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  • Reading CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • RH.6-8.1 Cite Specific Textual Evidence
    • RH.6-8.2 Determine the Central Idea and Summarize
    • RH.6-8.3 Identify Key Steps in a Process
    • RH.6-8.4 Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases
    • RH.6-8.5 Determine Text Structure
    • 6-8.6 Identify Author's Point of View and Purpose
    • RH.6-8.7 Integrate Visual Information
    • RH.6-8.8 Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment
    • RH.6-8.9 Analyze Primary vs. Secondary Source
    • RH.6-8.10 Read Grade-Appropriate Texts
  • Writing CCSS for H/SS 6-8
    • WHST.6-8.1 Write Arguments
    • WHST.6-8.2 Write Informative/Explanatory Texts
    • WHST.6-8.4 Write with Development, Organization, and Style
    • WHST.6-8.5 Planning, Revising, Editing, And Rewriting
    • WHST.6-8.6 Produce and Publish Writing With Technology
    • WHST.6-8.7 Conduct Short Research Projects
    • WHST.6-8.8 Gather Relevant Information
    • WHST.6-8.9 Draw Evidence From Informational Texts
    • WHST.6-8.10 Write Routinely
  • Speaking/Listening CCSS for 6-8
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.1 Collaborative Discussions
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.2 Interpret/Analyze Diverse Media
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.3 Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.4 Present Claims and Findings
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.5 Include Multimedia and Visual Components
    • CCSS.ELA.SL.6-8.6 Adapt Speech to Context and Task
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The Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.A  Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.B  Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.C  Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.D  Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A  Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.B  Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C  Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.D  Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.A  Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.B  Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.C  Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.D  Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.


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  • Five Ways to Make Class Discussions More Exciting (Edutopia)
  • Strategies for Student-Centered Discussion (Teaching Channel)
  • Pick a Side Activity (Teaching Channel)
  • Leading Classroom Discussions
  • Facilitating a Classroom Discussion
  • Classroom Discussion Techniques
  • Collaborative Discussion Ideas
  • How to Discuss Topics Effectively

Small-Group Discussions
  • Small-Group Discussion Ideas
  • Different Small-Group Strategies

Electronic Discussions
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Socratic Seminars
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  • Socratic Seminars (Teaching Channel)
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