Chalk Talk

Liesl Bryant
 Why?
Sparks dialogue between
students

Delves deeper into tough topics

Anonymity allows for freer

exchange of thought
 Set Up for Success
What comes to mind when you consider
this idea, question, or problem?

What connections can you make to

others responses?

What questions arise as you think

about the ideas and consider the
responses and comments of others?
 Uses
Discussing almost any topic!

Self reflection

Assessment possible
Ideas centered on the topic
Students use original thinking
Responses build thinking
 Variations
Students use same writing utensil for less
anonymity

Chalk Talk can be paired with other

simultaneous activities

Students can travel in small, assigned

groups

Students can stay at the same table