Discover the endless possibilities of Accountable Talk Activities with this versatile set! Whether you're introducing Talk Moves to your students as you return back to school or aiming to establish clear expectations for meaningful discussions, these activities have got you covered. The collection includes a Talk Moves wheel available in both vibrant color and classic black and white. Additionally, you'll find ready-to-use resources like Talk Moves Sorting and a Talk Moves Coloring Page to teach students about the hand signals. 
 
For added accountability, make use of the Cover Up and Tally Sheet forms. And the best part? The Teacher Planning Sheet and select worksheets are completely customizable in PowerPoint, ensuring a perfect fit for your unique classroom needs. Embrace the power of Accountable Talk and watch as your students become confident and engaged communicators!
 
Check out the contents of these Accountable Talk Activities:
✏️ Sentence Stems & Lesson Planning Sheet
✏️ Math & Read-Aloud Activities
✏️ Coloring Page
✏️ Discussion Rules: Unlock the Code!
✏️ Matching Talk Moves
✏️ Sorting Scenarios
✏️ Sentence Spinning
✏️ Discussion Prompts
✏️ Talk Moves Cover Up & Tally Sheet
✏️ Talk Moves Wheels (B&W and Color – 4 sizes)
 
✏️ EDITABLE PowerPoint File: Customize the...
Planning Sheet, Discussion Rules, Talk Moves Sorting, and Discussion Prompts
 
Hear about these Accountable Talk Activities from educators like you!
⭐️ “I’m so glad I found this resource! I had never used talk moves before. These easy-to-use activities helped me set expectations for classroom discussions.”
⭐️ “Talk moves are a game changer! All of my students can now participate in discussions – even students who are shy or learning English.”
⭐️ “I love using accountable talk during my math lessons. Students do so much more of the talking and teaching! These activities were perfect for the beginning of the school year when I introduced my classroom expectations.”
⭐️ “My students have thanked me for teaching them about talk moves. They especially love using them during group discussions. Just like their name - these hand signals hold students accountable for participating and staying on task. They definitely increase student engagement and learning!”
 
Use these Accountable Talk Activities in so many ways!
✅ Use these activities as you introduce Talk Moves to your students.
✅ Set expectations about participating in discussions with these worksheets.
✅ Print a Talk Moves wheel in color or black and white.
✅ Print ready-to-use resources like Talk Moves Sorting and a Talk Moves Coloring Page!
✅ Hold students accountable with the Cover Up and Tally Sheet forms.
✅ Edit the Teacher Planning Sheet and some worksheets in PowerPoint.
 
Find answers to your questions about these Accountable Talk Activities:
✋ What is accountable talk? Can I use it in any subject area?
Yes! Accountable talk, or talk moves, are a strategy for engaging all students in classroom discussions. These hand signals help students listen actively as their peers are speaking and provide a diving board from which they can jump into the discussions.
✋ Why should I buy this resource?
Not only does this resource include a classroom poster in 4 different sizes, but it is also packed full of print-ready worksheets to use as back-to-school activities! The huge variety will allow you to introduce the talk moves to your students and give them ample time to practice using them.