Virginia SOL 2.C.1

2.C.1 is a Standards of Learning standard. These are the knowledge and skills expectations under it.

• 2.C.1.A.i

  Listening actively and following agreed upon rules for participating in discussions.

• 2.C.1.A.ii

  Respectfully building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

• 2.C.1.A.iii

  Asking and responding to questions that acquire or confirm information on a topic.

• 2.C.1.A.iv

  Demonstrating active engagement when listening to a speaker and asking for clarification to ensure understanding.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students take turns, listen without interrupting, and speak clearly about a shared text or topic. They connect comments to others’ ideas, ask relevant questions, answer with details, and request clarification.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student takes turns, stays focused on the speaker, and refers to a classmate’s idea before adding a new point. The student asks useful questions, gives clear answers, and explains what needs clarification.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think listening means staying quiet while planning what to say next. They may repeat an idea instead of adding to it, ask unrelated questions, or give answers without enough detail.

04

How to Assess It

After a short read-aloud, ask trios to discuss why a character made a choice. Check whether each student adds one idea, asks one relevant question, and requests clarification when needed.

1. 01

   Give each student two counters; they move one into a cup after each comment, then check that everyone contributed.

2. 02

   After a read-aloud, ask, "Which choice helped solve the problem?" Students respond using, "I agree with ___ because..."

3. 03

   Play Question Coach: partners draw topic cards, ask one information question and one clarification question, then earn a point for relevant answers.

4. 04

   Have groups plan a class snack survey, taking turns to ask preferences, confirm totals, and explain the group’s choice.

• 3.C.1

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• 9.C.1

  The 9th Grade version of this standard.

• 11.C.1

  The 11th Grade version of this standard.

• 12.C.1

  The 12th Grade version of this standard.