English // Reading Comprehension
Discussing Texts as a Group
Participate in discussions about what is read, taking turns and listening to others; explain understanding clearly; actively engage in group reading activities
Quick check
When the learner's class discusses a book they've all read, does the learner join in — sharing their own ideas and listening to what others think, even if their view is different?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Share ideas about a book in a group discussion
- Listen to and respond to others' opinions about a text
- Take turns speaking and build on what classmates have said about a book
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
2 topics- Listening and respondingHelpful
Speaking & Listening // Ages 4 to 11
Listening and responding supports discussion skills
Reading Comprehension // Ages 5 to 10
Listening comprehension supports discussion
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Discussing Texts as a Group
Ages 5 to 10 // Thinking skill
Leads to
1 topic- Themes and messagesHelpful
Reading Comprehension // Ages 7 to 10
Identifying recurring themes and conventions across a wide range of books is enriched by prior experience participating in group reading discussions — the ability to share and defend interpretations with peers develops the comparative thinking needed for theme analysis
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- RI.K.10RL.K.10
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng.UKS2.Read.Comp.6Eng/KS1/Y2/C/2dEng/KS1/Y2/C/3Eng/KS1/Y2/C/4Eng_LKS2_Read_Comp_16Eng_Y1_RC_12Eng_Y1_RC_13
English // Reading Comprehension
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