NY Next Generation ELA 5SL1.d

ELA5th GradeEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.

The Standard

Consider the ideas expressed and draw conclusion about information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students consider ideas expressed in discussion and draw conclusions from the information gained. They explain how contributions support the conclusion.

What Mastery Looks Like

The student synthesizes relevant ideas from more than one speaker into a defensible conclusion. The explanation distinguishes evidence from personal preference.

Common Misconceptions

Students may choose the most recent or popular idea as the conclusion. They may list comments without showing how they combine.

How to Assess It

After a discussion, ask students to draw one conclusion and cite two contributions or pieces of information that support it.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Sort discussion notes into evidence groups before drafting a conclusion.

  2. Ask students which ideas combine to support the strongest conclusion.

  3. Play Conclusion Match with discussion evidence cards.

  4. Use class-meeting information to conclude which plan best meets shared criteria.

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