Grand conversations
Sangita gives background information on grand conversations
Sangita describes the complexities of grand conversations
Sangita explains the effects of grand conversations on student learning
Student focus group on grand conversations
Excerpt from a grand conversation
Entire grand conversation
Focus group
Short video of student focus group
Full video of student focus group
Community building
Sangita discusses teacher collaboration and community building
Sangita describes her purpose of community building
Peer editing
Peer editing I
Peer editing II
Student-teacher conferences
Teacher-student conference I
Site summary
Grand conversation progress chart
Reading chart for book clubs and other small group activities
Observation chart for teacher-student conferences
Description of writing unit for a publishing party
A letter to parents regarding star of the week
Students apply for community positions by completing an employment application.
A description of all of the employment center jobs
Slide show of student reflections
Choices
What does a "4" grand conversation look like?
Community standards