NY Next Generation ELA KLS1.c

ELAKindergartenParticipate in collaborative conversations with diverse peers and adults in small and large groups and during play.

The Standard

Consider individual differences when communicating with others.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students recognize that people may communicate, listen, respond, move, or need time in different ways. They adjust respectfully so diverse classmates and adults can participate in conversation.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student notices or accepts a communication difference without teasing, dismissing, or taking over. The student can wait, clarify, use another mode, or invite participation as the situation requires.
Common Misconceptions: Students may expect everyone to speak, look, or respond in one way. They may interpret extra wait time, a communication tool, home-language use, or a different response style as lack of interest.
How to Assess It: Use a role-play where a partner needs extra wait time or points to a picture to respond. Ask the student to continue respectfully and include the partner.

Lesson moves

Use puppets to practice waiting, asking kindly, accepting picture responses, and inviting different communicators into play.
Ask, ‘How can we help everyone share an idea, even when people communicate in different ways?’
Play Respectful Response Sort with picture cards showing inclusive and excluding conversation choices.
Create class conversation agreements that include wait time, multiple response modes, and respectful attention.

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