Shared Inquiry Discussions

In Shared Inquiry Discussion, students share insights, cite evidence, and develop well-supported interpretations in response to the leader's basic question about the story. Shared Inquiry Discussion:

• Encourages students to present arguments clearly and persuasively, offer reasons for their opinions and inferences, and support their ideas with evidence
• Helps students analyze character motivation and development
• Gives students the confidence to shape and express their opinions about what they are writing
• Gives students practice in active listening and cooperative learning.

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