Hi Jan, My experience is quite the opposite. What I notice when I'm conferencing with one student is that the children around us are listening to our conversation and often times many will join in and give their opinions or ideas. I love this aspect of conferencing. Elisa
Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. —Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ My school will start writing workshop this fall. How do you make sure students continue working when you conference with individuals about their work? Other teachers have reported (and I have noticed in my own experiences) that when the teacher works with one student, the other students think they can take that time to socialize. In a short time, no one is working, and everyone is just visiting. I need some exact words that will work with middle school students. Thanks! Jan
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