NY Next Generation ELA 6LS1.a
The Standard
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students prepare for discussion by reading or studying assigned material. They refer to relevant evidence to examine, question, and reflect on ideas with others.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student arrives with organized notes and cites evidence accurately while speaking. The student uses preparation to ask a probing question or reconsider an idea.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may collect quotations without deciding what each one shows. They may mention evidence but fail to connect it to the discussion’s topic or claims.
How to Assess It
- Assign a short text and discussion question. Require two evidence notes, one evidence-based contribution, and one follow-up question tied to a peer’s idea.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Annotate a text with claim, evidence, and question tabs before entering a discussion.
Ask students which prepared detail could challenge or deepen the current idea.
Play Evidence and Probe, pairing each cited detail with a question for the group.
Research a school policy before discussing its strengths, limits, and possible revisions.
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