Use this debate-style activity to strengthen students’ ability to use evidence and examples to defend their positions.

This discussion strategy helps students practice being both active speakers and active listeners in a group conversation.

Educators will structure a discussion that uses journaling and group work to strengthen students’ listening skills.

Encourage all students to share their quick reactions to a question, topic, or text.

A Socratic Seminar invites students to facilitate a discussion in order to work together toward a shared understanding of a text.