2.1.D
The Standard
work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, making appropriate contributions, and building on the ideas of others
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students listen closely, wait to be called on, and share comments that fit the topic. They connect their comments to what another person has said.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students wait for their turn, listen without interrupting, and share a relevant idea. They respond to a classmate by adding a detail, example, question, or respectful disagreement.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think listening means staying quiet while waiting to speak. They may repeat an idea, interrupt, or make unrelated comments instead of responding to a classmate.
How to Assess It
- Give groups this prompt: “Which classroom job helps our class most?” Use a checklist to record turn-taking, relevant comments, and links to others’ ideas.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give groups blocks and one turn token; students plan and build a tower, passing the token before each person adds or speaks.
Ask, “What makes a good partner?” Students discuss, then write one idea they heard and how they could add to it.
Play Conversation Chain: each student must begin with “I agree because,” “I want to add,” or “I have a question.”
Have groups plan a class celebration, taking turns to suggest food, games, and jobs while connecting each suggestion to an earlier idea.
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Related Standards
- 1.1.D
work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate ...
- K.1.D
work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns; and
- 8.1.D
participate collaboratively in discussions, plan agendas with clear goals and deadlines, set time limits for speakers, take notes, and vote on key issues.
- 3.1.D
work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules, norms, and protocols; and
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