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Using Turn-and-Talk to Boost Engagement in the Middle School ELA Classroom

by Martha Thurstonupdated on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Getting every student to participate in a middle school ELA discussion can be challenging. A few confident students may answer every question, while others avoid eye contact and hope they are not called on. Even students who understand the lesson may hesitate to share their ideas in front of the entire class. Turn-and-talk is a …

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