Conferring with Students
Example of a Conference Log that could be used to confer with students about their speaking and listening skills.
Name: ________________________________________
Collaborative Discussions Conference Log
Date:
Focus:
Conference Notes:
Future Focus:
___ Has completed work prior to group work
___ Engages in learning
___ Gives evidence to support ideas
___ Asks questions to generate discussion
___ Respects the opinions of others
___ Extends others’ responses
___ Encourages others
___ Asks clarifying questions when something is not understood
___ Asks for evidence when something sounds incorrect
___ Restates, paraphrases, or clarifies an idea
___ Summarizes for understanding
Date:
Focus:
Conference Notes:
Future Focus:
___ Has completed work prior to group work
___ Engages in learning
___ Gives evidence to support ideas
___ Asks questions to generate discussion
___ Respects the opinions of others
___ Extends others’ responses
___ Encourages others
___ Asks clarifying questions when something is not understood
___ Asks for evidence when something sounds incorrect
___ Restates, paraphrases, or clarifies an idea
___ Summarizes for understanding
Date:
Focus:
Conference Notes:
Future Focus:
___ Has completed work prior to group work
___ Engages in learning
___ Gives evidence to support ideas
___ Asks questions to generate discussion
___ Respects the opinions of others
___ Extends others’ responses
___ Encourages others
___ Asks clarifying questions when something is not understood
___ Asks for evidence when something sounds incorrect
___ Restates, paraphrases, or clarifies an idea
___ Summarizes for understanding