Discussion Move Cards

Five conversation moves — print, cut, distribute

Discussion Move Cards
Five moves that turn a conversation into thinking. Hand them out before the discussion.
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Probe
When
A peer says something interesting but unfinished.
What makes you say that?Can you say more about ___?What evidence supports that?
Paraphrase
When
You want to confirm what someone said.
So you're saying ___.If I heard you right, ___.Your point is that ___?
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Build
When
You agree and want to add to a peer's idea.
I agree, and I'd add ___.Building on that, ___.That connects to ___.
Challenge
When
You see a flaw, exception, or other side.
I see it differently because ___.But what about ___?An exception might be ___.
Clarify
When
You don't understand or want a definition.
What do you mean by ___?Could you give an example?I'm not sure I follow — could you say it another way?