Something I was thinking about was _____. I noticed that_____. I was wondering why _____. I think_____. I did not understand the part about_____. To add an idea: I heard you _____ and I agree because _____. I agree with your idea, and I think _____ is more evidance that supports it. I was thinking the same thing. I want to piggyback on what _____ was saying. To bring up a different idea: I understand that you think _____ but I have a different idea, which is that _____. When you want clarification: I do not understand what you mean. ould you please e!plain your thinking" Why do you think that" What in the te!t makes you think that" What evidence do you have to support that thinking"