Maximizing Speaking and Listening using Sentence Stems Professional

Maximizing Speaking and Listening using Sentence Stems Professional Development International High School September 23, 2016 Christi Cartwright

Agenda • Introduce Sentence Stems adapted for INT • Review “Sentence Stems” indicated in lesson plan template • Example graphic organizers • Example listening note taking templates + question frames • Example sentence frame tents • Workshop – Implement sentence stems + activities into your upcoming lessons • Share out

Revised Sentence Stems for INT

Revised Sentence Stems for INT (cont. )

Revised Sentence Stems for INT (cont. )

Revised Sentence Stems for INT (cont. )

Lesson Plan Template – Sentence Stems Example 1 Choose one or more of the sentence frame charts or create your own. Use at least 1 set in your 2 -week lesson plan

Lesson Plan Template – Sentence Stems Example 2

Considerations • Use the sentence stems provided or create your own • Less is more – In other words, it’s better to use the same sentence stems more often instead of constantly introducing different ones • Increase your return on investment – “I think…” is a good place to start, but challenge students to say “From my perspective…” • Don’t forget questions: This will facilitate more student to student interaction

Example Graphic Organizers – Compare / Contrast What’s Your Name? / A New School Similarities: First of all, The text says, “ Also, According to the text, “ In addition, What’s Your Name? / A New School The text says, “ Differences First of all, The text says, “ However, Also, According to the text, “ However, In addition, However, The text says, “

Example Graphic Organizers – Create your own stems Where are you from? I am from What color is your flag? My flag is What shapes does your flag have? My flag has What symbols does My flag has your flag have? What do the The _____ represents symbols represent? How does your flag My flag represents my identity represent your because identity?

Example Question Frame Table Tents Excuse me, can you please repeat your ____?

Example Question Frame Table Tents Excuse me, can you please repeat the ______. Excuse me, can you clarify what you said about____?

Sentence Stems for Discussion

Workshop Questions to Consider: • How can you incorporate these sentence stem strategies into one of your upcoming lessons? • Which group of sentence stems is most applicable? Or will you try creating your own?

Share Out: How do you plan to incorporate these strategies? Do you have any questions or comments to share?