The Power of Talking and Listening
There are many additional suggestions and examples of effective words and phrases in the book Teacher Talk. Some are most appropriate for elementary situations, while others work best for middle school or high school students.
Reading through the book may give you ideas of words you would like to use in your classroom.
Activities
- Activity 3-C-1: Reflection: Listen to Yourself
- Activity 3-C-2: Teacher Talk Choice