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As children share their opinions about books, teachers can offer commentary and ask questions to encourage back-and-forth conversations. Though children talk in small groups in this activity, teachers can engage individual children in extended conversations about their ideas. At least one person in the conversation should get three turns to talk.
Age(s): Preschool
Part of: Practice Opportunities
Topic: Language Facilitation and Support
Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Language Facilitation and Support | Measure: P-LFS-08: Engages in Conversations