Classroom Discussion Archives

Why Roles in Literature Circles Miss the Mark

April 28, 2022 // by Lindsay Ann

Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They're as dependable as the tears that come at the …

March 23, 2020 // by Lindsay Ann

Because I value student-led learning, I am always trying to find ways to involve students in discussions. I love using …

May 1, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

As an English teacher, I know the feeling of trying to find poems for high school English classes that engage students …

March 3, 2019 // by Lindsay Ann

I've tried a lot of different discussion strategies, some of them more effective than others. This year, Socratic …

October 5, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Small group discussions are a beneficial way for students to share ideas in an informal atmosphere that is, perhaps, not …

September 25, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

When I first started teaching, we had one computer in each office and each classroom, and I remember waiting in …

September 22, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

Do you struggle with student led discussion strategies? Been there! Done that! Before this school year started, I …

January 5, 2017 // by Lindsay Ann

James Stephens once said, "we get wise by asking questions, and even if these are not answered, we get wise, for a …