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

Ages
5 to 10
Type
Thinking skill
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
9 codes

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?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • 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

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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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

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
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

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