All About Turn and Talks

What is a turn and talk? It's a time for students to share their thinking with others!

Here's how it works. Someone poses a question to the whole group. Students have a partner to turn and talk to about the answer to the question.

It's important when talking to someone that we face them and look into their eyes. Like this:

Then we are ready to take turns and share about the question or topic. Once both partners have had a chance to give a response, we come back together as a group and a few of the students share some ideas. Turn and talks are a great way for every student to be able to share what they have to say!