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    This document provides sentence stems that students can use to replace answering "I don't know" when asked a question. It includes 4 pages of sentence stems printed in different colors. The stems are intended to encourage students to think of their response as an ongoing learning process rather than an inability to answer. Some example stems included are "I need help with...", "Before I can respond, I need...", and "If I understood ____, I could answer." The document emphasizes that learning is a process and these stems can help students feel more confident to discuss what they don't yet know.

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    This document provides sentence stems that students can use to replace answering "I don't know" when asked a question. It includes 4 pages of sentence stems printed in different colors. The stems are intended to encourage students to think of their response as an ongoing learning process rather than an inability to answer. Some example stems included are "I need help with...", "Before I can respond, I need...", and "If I understood ____, I could answer." The document emphasizes that learning is a process and these stems can help students feel more confident to discuss what they don't yet know.

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    Sentence Stems: To Replace I Don't Know or I Can't

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    Madhu sudarshan Reddy
    This document provides sentence stems that students can use to replace answering "I don't know" when asked a question. It includes 4 pages of sentence stems printed in different colors. The stems are intended to encourage students to think of their response as an ongoing learning process rather than an inability to answer. Some example stems included are "I need help with...", "Before I can respond, I need...", and "If I understood ____, I could answer." The document emphasizes that learning is a process and these stems can help students feel more confident to discuss what they don't yet know.

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    Sentence stems

    To Replace I Don't Know Or I Can't


    USING THIS PRODUCT

    Sentence Stems to Replace "I don't know" as an Answer 

    What's included:
    1 printable PDF of sentence stems in 4 colors
    1 binder card of sentence stems

    The implication of a question is that the student should have some kind of
    answer.

    Although there is value in 'knowing,' there is lasting power in inquiry because


    it’s a student-centered and self-sustaining process.

    'I don’t know,' then, isn’t just a starting point for finding an answer or a ready-
    made template for some academic essential question. Rather, it returns the
    learning to the student by disarming 'not knowing,' and underscoring 'coming to
    know.' Learning is a process.

    Sentence stems can be powerful ways to give students the confidence to


    answer if they are uncertain. Print out the following sheets and encourage
    students to start with one of the suggested phrases instead of answering with 'I
    don't know,' then brainstorm what their next steps might be.

    Each stem contains a positive presupposition, which allows students to


    establish a more curious and empowered state of mind. Even if they don't 'find
    the answer,' learning can be seen as an ongoing and highly personal process.

    Related links:

    The Power of I Don't Know

    13 Alternatives to "I Don't Know" and "I Can't"

    28 Critical Thinking Question Stems & Response Cards

    The Power of I Don't Know


    I need help with...
    Before I can respond, I need…
    I’m nervous about being wrong.
    I can’t ____, but I can ____.
    If I knew how to____, I could answer.
    I’m not sure, but I can tell you that…
    If I understood ____, I could answer.
    I don't know now but I will soon because…
    After talking to ____, I think…
    After Googling, I’m wondering…
    I’m not certain, but maybe…
    I’m confused exactly here…
    It’s just a hunch, but…
    A better question is…
    Is this close?

    Instead of
    I DON'T KNOW
    or I can't
    I need help with...
    Before I can respond, I need…
    I’m nervous about being wrong.
    I can’t ____, but I can ____.
    If I knew how to____, I could answer.
    I’m not sure, but I can tell you that…
    If I understood ____, I could answer.
    I don't know now but I will soon because…
    After talking to ____, I think…
    After Googling, I’m wondering…
    I’m not certain, but maybe…
    I’m confused exactly here…
    It’s just a hunch, but…
    A better question is…
    Is this close?

    Instead of
    I DON'T KNOW
    or I can't
    I need help with...
    Before I can respond, I need…
    I’m nervous about being wrong.
    I can’t ____, but I can ____.
    If I knew how to____, I could answer.
    I’m not sure, but I can tell you that…
    If I understood ____, I could answer.
    I don't know now but I will soon because…
    After talking to ____, I think…
    After Googling, I’m wondering…
    I’m not certain, but maybe…
    I’m confused exactly here…
    It’s just a hunch, but…
    A better question is…
    Is this close?

    Instead of
    I DON'T KNOW
    or I can't
    I need help with...
    Before I can respond, I need…
    I’m nervous about being wrong.
    I can’t ____, but I can ____.
    If I knew how to____, I could answer.
    I’m not sure, but I can tell you that…
    If I understood ____, I could answer.
    I don't know now but I will soon because…
    After talking to ____, I think…
    After Googling, I’m wondering…
    I’m not certain, but maybe…
    I’m confused exactly here…
    It’s just a hunch, but…
    A better question is…
    Is this close?

    Instead of
    I DON'T KNOW
    or I can't
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