Preparing for and Explaining in Discussions
Come to discussions prepared, draw on preparation and known information, and explain ideas in light of the discussion
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If your child knows they're going to discuss a topic in class, do they think about it beforehand and come ready with ideas or facts to share?
Come to discussions prepared, draw on preparation and known information, and explain ideas in light of the discussion
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- Read assigned material and prepare three discussion points or questions before a group conversation
- During discussion, refer explicitly to the text or preparation notes to support a point
- After a group exchange, explain how one's own thinking changed or was confirmed by others' contributions
“If your child knows they're going to discuss a topic in class, do they think about it beforehand and come ready with ideas or facts to share?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Speaking & Listening
- Age range
- Ages 8–11
Standards