Examples of Silent Coaching Cards
Ask your partner to clarify
_______________
(Why, How . . . )
Refer to the text
Ask for evidence or an example to support the idea
Paraphrase what your partner said
Agree on a definition of
_______________
Explain how and how well the evidence supports the idea
Encourage your partner to talk more
(and give time)
Show you are listening with eyes, nods, posture, etc.
Pose an alternative idea and start to build it up
Keep building up the first idea
Stay focused on the conversation purpose or prompt