Sentence Starters

Worksheet Description

The “Accountable Discussion Stems” worksheet is a conversational aid designed to engage students in meaningful and structured discussions. It provides a variety of sentence starters categorized under affirming, agreeing, following up, piggybacking on ideas, disagreeing, and seeking clarification. This tool encourages students to articulate their thoughts, contribute to the discussion constructively, and respond to their peers respectfully.

In use, the worksheet empowers students to enhance their communication skills by providing a framework for expressing agreement or disagreement, asking for further explanation, and building upon others’ ideas. It fosters an environment where students learn to listen actively and respond thoughtfully. The clear and straightforward layout ensures that students of all ages can use the stems to support their participation in class discussions, debates, or any collaborative learning activity. This resource not only enriches classroom dialogue but also cultivates critical thinking and the ability to express one’s perspective clearly and courteously.