Presents a framework of instructional practices--anticipating, monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting--for facilitating effective inquiry-oriented science classrooms and engaging K-12 students in meaningful and productive discussion.

Laying the groundwork : setting goals and selecting tasks -- Introducing the five practices model : contrasting the practices of two teachers -- Getting started : anticipating and monitoring students' work -- Making decisions about the discussion : selecting, sequencing, and connecting -- Encouraging and guiding student thinking -- Positioning five practices discussion within instructional design -- Beginning secondary science teachers use the model : lessons learned.