Facilitating Talk with the Thinking Framework

This resource provides a comprehensive list of question stems aligned with the Thinking Framework, designed to help educators sustain meaningful conversations and extend thinking across age groups. Perfect for in-the-moment Socratic questioning, it supports educators in guiding students through cognitive actions such as categorizing, sequencing, and hypothesizing. These versatile prompts enable learners to explore, reflect, and deepen their understanding, making it an invaluable tool for fostering critical thinking and curiosity. By incorporating these stems into classroom dialogue, teachers can create a language-rich environment that promotes active participation and thoughtful engagement in any subject area.

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