This video introduces the Speaking and Listening section of the For Teacher By Teachers: Best Practices in Common Core Aligned Literacy Instruction collection.

This video reviews the "two cents" strategy for encouraging student participation. (4 min.)

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Click here for more information on the "two cents" strategy.

This video reviews the "four corners" classroom protocol for responding to texts. (6 min.)

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This video reviews one example of the Socratic Seminar classroom protocol. (7 min.)

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Here are some tips for implementing the Socratic Seminar in your classroom.