CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 - Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1.a - Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1.b - Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1.c - Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

 
Authors: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers

Title: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 Participate In Collaborative Conversations With Diverse Partners About... Speaking and Listening - 2nd Grade English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

Publisher: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington D.C.

Copyright Date: 2010

(Page last edited 10/08/2017)

1. Elements of a good discussion - Helpful tips on guiding students in a discussion and excellent chart to show class for better understanding on this topic
2. Finding Information - Help find the answers to the question, after reading the information.
3. Give me Five - Listening Poster
4. Group Discussion Scoring Guide - Share this scoring guide with students to show them the correct way to respond in group discussions.
5. Having a Conversation - Worksheet; cut and paste; fill in the gaps in the sentences stating rules about having a conversation.
6. Polite Conversation - Worksheet; cut and paste; fill in the gaps in the sentences.
7. Preparing for Literary Circles - Teacher help for setting up successful group discussions.
8. Small Discussion Group Questions - A great list of questions to start small group discussions on text reading.
9. Speaking and Listening Rubric - Nice poster to help remind students of speaking skills and listening skills.
10. Types of Small Groups - Great ideas in this article suggesting various types of grouping for class discussions.
11. When is it time to talk? - Worksheet; answer these questions about the correct times to talk.