Buddy Talk @InstituteofEducationSciences
Buddy Talk  @InstituteofEducationSciences
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 17 minutes ago
Watch how a third-grade teacher uses partner sharing to help her students discuss questions about what they are reading. She supports her students’ talk by laying the groundwork for effective collaboration and providing supportive structures. For more details, view her lesson plan, Third-Grade Buddy Talk Lesson.

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