Student Discourse Pack: How We Talk About Our Learning

A classroom-ready discourse pack to help students talk about their learning—clearly, purposefully, and with confidence.

Created by Sarah B. Ottow, author of The Language Lens for Content Classrooms and Founder of Confianza, this student discourse pack translates research-based language practices into tools educators can use immediately—without adding another system or program.

This pack with assist you in helping students talk about their learning — clearly, purposefully, and with confidence.

Everything you need is included: teacher slides, student handout/posters, guide with tips and examples, bonus reflection prompts and research base with additional resources to further your learning.

1. How long will I have access to the pack?
You get indefinite access to the pack (or for the life of the product).
2. What is the format of the pack?
The Confianza Student Discourse Pack is an online space that holds the slides, handouts/posters, guide and resources/research plus bonus reflection prompts.

Your purchase grants a non-transferable license for the number of educators selected at checkout.

Each license allows one educator to use the materials with their own students.

Team and school licenses allow use by the specified number of educators within the same school or district.

Materials may be printed or shared digitally with students for instructional purposes.

Please note:
Materials may not be shared, sold, or redistributed outside the licensed educators.

Uploading the materials to public websites, shared drives, or marketplaces is not permitted.

This resource is licensed for educational use and is not intended for commercial redistribution.
3. What if I want more support?
Whether you're an individual or working with a team, you are welcome to join in our inclusive hub, The Language Lens Academy: https://buildconfianza.com/academy

Core Talk Slides for Teacher-Led Use Model during whole-group instruction or before partner talk.

Student Posters/Handouts with Prompts: A visual reference students use during discussion.

Standards-Aligned Discussion Guide: Shows teachers how to start with the content standard, identify the language function, and select discussion prompts that match rigor. Includes elementary and secondary examples.

Example Language Objectives: A set of cross-content language objective examples tied to Common Core State Standards for Speaking and Listening.

Success Criteria: A simple checklist that defines what effective discussion looks and sounds like — so teachers and students know when it’s working.

BONUS: Reflection Prompts: Short, student-friendly reflection prompts that help students build agency by thinking about how they talked, what they learned and what they want to try next.

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