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Do your classroom discussions often turn into chaotic arguments or awkward silence? If you want to move your students from simple "talk" to high-level collaborative discussion, this video is the step-by-step guide you need. Today, I’m walking you through a complete lesson plan designed to help students build on ideas, disagree kindly, and use evidence effectively.

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In this video, we break down the "Recipe for a Great Discussion," a framework that ensures every student knows exactly how to participate. We aren't just telling kids to "discuss"—we are teaching them the four specific ingredients required for success: Active Listening, Taking Turns, Responding Thoughtfully, and Using Evidence from the text.

In this video, you will learn:
1. The "Recipe" for Success: Learn how to teach the four core skills of discussion. We look at how to move students away from just waiting for their turn to talk and toward active listening where they actually connect their ideas to what others have said.
2. Essential Sentence Starters: I’ll share the exact phrases students need to respectfully disagree. You’ll see how to replace "That’s a silly idea" with productive phrases like "I see your point, but I think differently because..." or "I’d like to add to what you said."
3. Group Roles that Work: Forget generic group work. We introduce specific roles like the "Facilitator" (who ensures everyone speaks), the "Idea Builder" (who connects thoughts), the "Evidence Collector" (who finds facts), and the "Recorder." These roles keep students accountable and focused.
4. The "Fishbowl" & Real-World Application: Watch how we use the Fishbowl Discussion method to let students observe and critique discussion skills in real-time. Plus, we explore engaging activities like the "Maple Creek Debate" and the "Four Corners" exercise to practice compromise and finding solutions.

This lesson aligns directly with Common Core Standard CC.1.5.5.A, ensuring your students can engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade-level topics. Whether you are analyzing inventions or debating a new school garden, these tools will transform your classroom culture.

👇 DROP A COMMENT: Which of the 4 "ingredients" (Listening, Turns, Responding, Evidence) do your students struggle with the most? Let's chat in the comments!

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