"This title examines the benefits and practices of academic conversations and social discourse in grades 3-12. Builds on activities and why academic conversatio

Conversing with others has given insights to different perspectives, helped build ideas, and solve problems. Academic conversations push students to think and l

"For thousands of years people have been using the skills we describe in this book to engage in conversations with others. What isn’t as prevalent, however, i

A guide to fostering academic discourse in classrooms regardless of subject area, with a focus on English language learners at all levels.

"Schools are not intentionally equitable places for English learners to achieve, but they could be if the right system of support were put in place. Diane Staeh