Positive Narration vs. Academic Narration

Multiple Select

If I secretly recorded your classroom for 3 minutes, what would students hear MOST OFTEN?”

• Directions and corrections

• Encouragement and praise

• Academic talk and thinking

• A mix of everything

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of positive narration?

• Reinforces expectations

• Builds momentum

• Creates a calm, consistent classroom climate

• Models how to think, not just what to do

Multiple Select

Which statements best exemplify academic narration?

• I see Jamal tracking the speaker and taking notes.

• I notice Jordan used evidence from the text to backup her claim.

• Three tables already have materials out — love that readiness!

• I see several students underlining key words before solving.

Fill in the Blank

Positive narration focuses on behavior and routines, while academic narration focuses on ___ and learning moves.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for using positive narration effectively?

• Narrate early and often

• Be specific, not generic

• Focus on the one off-task student

• Layer it with nonverbal praise