Apply the They-Say/I-Say framework to enter academic conversation (Graff & Birkenstein; CCSS W.8.1.a; W.8.1.b)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~9 min
eng.g8.f.ex_05
Template Variety
Prompt
Apply 4 different They-Say/I-Say templates (1, 2, 4, 8) to 4 short prompts. Mark the template number in margin.
M-8-F-EX-05-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Template-drill worksheet with 4 prompt cards + 4 application slots. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
4 templates correctly applied with substance = mastery; 3 = practicing; <3 = reteach
Hints
- Template 2 (disagreeing with reasons) requires giving the WHY.
- Template 4 (agreeing AND disagreeing) requires both moves.
Misconceptions to watch
- Applies same template to all prompts.
- Skips the reason in Template 2.
Used in lessons