NY Next Generation ELA 3SL1.c

ELA3rd GradeParticipate and engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse peers and adults, expressing ideas clearly, and building on those of others.

The Standard

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented and link comments to the remarks of others.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students ask questions to check their understanding and link comments to others’ remarks. Their contributions clarify information and continue the discussion.

What Mastery Looks Like

The student asks a specific understanding question and connects a response to a prior speaker. The link is relevant and clearly stated.

Common Misconceptions

Students may ask questions they already know simply to take a turn. They may mention a peer’s idea without explaining the connection.

How to Assess It

During discussion, require each student to ask one understanding question and make one comment explicitly linked to a peer’s remark.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Use check-understanding and connect-to-a-peer prompt cards during discussion.

  2. Ask students which earlier comment their idea extends.

  3. Play Question and Link with discussion-note cards.

  4. Discuss a class text using connected questions and answers.

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