ACCOUNTABLE TALKHow we talk in classroom

situations

Can I listen to others carefully?Can I ask questions and make

comments that are relevant?Can I play a part in keeping a

discussion going?

Learning Questions

Be accountable to the learning community.(yourself, classmates, teacher)-LISTEN, PARTICIPATE, AGREE/DISAGREE, PARAPHRASE

Be accountable to knowledge.-BE ACCURATE. NO RANDOM COMMENTS!

Be accountable to rigorous thinking.-BUILD ARGUMENTS. SUPPORT CLAIMS. CHECK QUALITY OF COMMENTS. CHALLENGE. ANALYZE.

Accountable Talk(making your talk learning talk)

When you agree…I was thinking the same thing.I agree with you because…Yes! I would like to add to that.

• “I agree with _____ because _____.”• “I like what _____ said because

_____.”• “I agree with _____; but on the

other hand, _____.”

When you are not sure…

Where is your evidence?What did you mean when you said____ ?Where did you see that?How does that connect to our topic?

When you disagree…

I disagree because… I have a different opinion.Let me tell you what I was thinking.

In other words… I hear you saying that…Here is my version of what you said.

To clarify…

Tell us more.Go on.Say more about what you mean.

To encourage more talk…

Remember to… Sounds like…

Ask questions when you don’t understand a topic

Can you tell me more? Will you say that

again? Can you give me

another example so I can understand?

Give an idea why your thought is a good one.

This reminds me of ___because ____.

I believe this is true because ____.

Ask for evidence when something doesn’t sound

right.

I’m not sure that’s right. Can you tell me why you think it is true?

Can you show me a place in the book that illustrates that idea?

Give evidence to support your statements.

Read a passage from the book that illustrates that idea.

Bring in another source that supports your idea.

Use ideas from others to add to your own.

I agree with ___ because ___.

___’s idea reminds

Let’s Practice!The islands of Hawaii were formed by

volcanoes that began at the bottom of the ocean. Over millions of years, these volcanoes erupted many times, spewing out melted rock called lava. As the lava hardened and piled up, it gradually formed huge hills above the surface of the sea. These hills became the Hawaiian Islands. Some volcanoes in Hawaii are no longer active, but others, such as the Kilauea, still erupt from time to time, forming new land. Many tourists to Hawaii are fascinated to see the results of these earthshaking natural wonders. It is amazing to see that cities have sprung up around the crater of an ancient volcano.

1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?

A. The Hawaiian Islands are a major tourist attraction.B. The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity.C. Lava is melted rock that erupts out of volcanoes.D. Kilauea is an active volcano.

2. Which of these is an important detail that supports the main idea?

A. As the lava hardened, it gradually formed huge hills.B. Some volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands are no longer active.C. Many tourists come to see the results of the volcanoes.D. Kilauea still erupts from time to time.

3. Which of these is an unimportant detail in the passage?

A. Undersea volcanoes erupted over millions of years.B. Melted rock called lava hardened and piled up.C. Hardened lava gradually formed hills above the water.D. Cities around volcano craters are amazing sights.