My vocabulary grew.
“When we were talking to our partners I noticed that my conversation grew, like I was using words I didn’t know I knew. The conversation lasted longer and my partner grew also and I learned lots of reading strategies.”
—Jessica, Grade 6 student
   The Making Meaning® program has two goals: supporting students’ comprehension and developing social skills. Academic rigor and collaborative learning are consistently integrated. Here’s what teachers are talking about: Understanding at a deeper level Making time for listening and speaking Here’s what students are saying: Partners connect their brains. Visualizing is easy to understand. 
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