Prompt


 * Prompt**

Prompts are words, phrases, or sentences used to focus, direct, or prod thinking (for example, “The next step is ...” or “Why would you ...”). This strategy can be used to reinforce the positive aspects of a student’s response and can encourage students to complete an incomplete response or revise an incorrect one. Prompts can nudge students towards critical thinking, facilitate discussion, clarify questions for better understanding, or provide direction for the expansion of responses (for example “If this were changed, then …” or “I wonder about …”). Prompts are open-ended and may be used to assess student comprehension.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * expects certain results, and prompts to obtain them;
 * decides when to use or remove prompts;
 * prompts in a positive, encouraging manner;
 * determines the type and level of prompt to use for further understanding.

Prompts:
 * Considerations**
 * promote a climate of accountability;
 * may be posted for reference;
 * provide a support strategy for students;
 * may be used in peer practice/teaching situations to encourage understanding.

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**