Virginia SOL 6.C.1.A.ii
The Standard
Working respectfully by building on others’ ideas and showing value for others’ ideas and contributions.
Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Communication, Listening, and Collaboration
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students listen closely, show that they understand a speaker’s point, and add a connected idea. They acknowledge useful contributions and disagree with words that address the idea, not the person.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students refer to a classmate’s point before adding a related reason, example, question, or different view. They take turns, avoid dismissive language, and explain disagreements calmly.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think respect means agreeing with everyone or staying silent. They may repeat an idea without adding anything, interrupt before understanding, or say "I agree" without explaining why.
How to Assess It
- Give groups a short text and ask them to discuss one character’s decision for three minutes. Check whether each student paraphrases a peer’s idea and adds a reason, example, or question.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give each group linking cubes, and have students add one cube after paraphrasing and extending a classmate’s idea.
Ask, "Which character made the best choice?" and require each response to connect directly to a previous speaker’s point.
Run a conversation relay where each student earns a point by accurately summarizing a peer before adding new evidence.
Have groups propose one cafeteria improvement, combining ideas until they can present a plan that names each member’s contribution.
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