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Accountable Talk Stems for ELLs to Promote Classroom

Conversation

Expressing an Opinion
I think/believe that Drawing Conclusions
In my opinion Based on my experience, it seems that
From my perspective The data suggests that
From my point of view Based on __, I assume that
After reading __, I conclude that
Agreeing
That’s really smart because
I share your point of view because
Disagreeing
I know that’s your opinion, but
My perspective/experience is similar to
I disagree (somewhat, completely)
_’s. I want to say more about what _
I don’t think that’s true because
said
I have a different point of view

Asking for Clarification


What do you mean by __?
Paraphrasing
So what you are saying is that
Will you explain that again?
In other words, you think
I have a question about __.
If I understand you correctly, your
I don’t quite understand __ (the
opinion/suggestion is that
directions).

Reporting a Partner’s Idea Reporting a Group’s Idea


__ indicated that We decided/agreed/determined that
__ pointed out to me that We concluded that
__ emphasized that Our group sees it differently.
__ shared with me that We had a different approach.

Soliciting a Response Holding the Floor


What do you think? As I was saying
We haven’t heard from you yet. What I was trying to say was
Do you agree? If I could finish my thought
What are your thoughts? I’d like to complete my thought.

Interjecting an Idea
Offering a Suggestion Can I say something?
Maybe we could try __. What did you think about?
You/We might think about __. I have another approach/idea.
You/We might consider trying __.

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