Communication Norms
Whole Body Listening |
5 Norms for Productive Turn and Talk |
Listen with your whole body to show the speaker that you are paying attention.
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To get the most out of partner talk, follow these five norms.
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Norms for Smooth Routines
Instructions are ImportantIf the group follows these tips for listening to instructions, the class can get to the activity quickly.
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Stop and Clean UpEven though it's hard to stop working someitmes, it's important to clean up when it's time.
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Norms for Productive Collaboration
Help your team keep trying! |
Playing Fair |
Mistakes are a great way to learn! At the same time, they can be tough. Group members can help you get through those hard parts.
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How can we keep our cool when playing a game, especially when it feels unfair? These tips from 3rd graders may help.
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Adding OnIf everyone adds on to one topic of conversation, the group can get a big idea.
Refocusing The GroupYou can help keep your group on task by noticing when the conversation veers off topic and reminding the group what the original topic of conversation was.
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"You Can Go First"If someone starts talking at the same time as you, give them eye contact and say, "You can go first."
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