Standard: 2.SL.1b – Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
Grade level: Grade 2
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Speaking & Listening
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of building on others’ talk in conversations by linking comments to the remarks of others. It is crucial because it fosters collaborative communication skills, which are essential for effective group work and social interactions. Students should already be able to listen attentively, take turns speaking, and express their own ideas clearly.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to engage in more complex discussions, including debates and collaborative problem-solving activities.
Common Misconception 1
Students may think that building on others’ talk means simply waiting for their turn to speak. This is incorrect because active participation involves listening and responding to others’ comments.
Intervention 1
Implement activities that focus on active listening and responding, such as group discussions where students must repeat or paraphrase what the previous speaker said before adding their own comment.
Common Misconception 2
Students may believe that they can only build on others’ talk by agreeing with previous comments. This is incorrect because building on others’ talk can also involve respectfully disagreeing and providing a different perspective.
Intervention 2
Encourage students to practice expressing different viewpoints and teach them phrases for respectful disagreement, such as ‘I see it differently because…’ or ‘Another way to think about it is…’
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have basic listening skills, the ability to take turns in conversation, and a foundational understanding of how to express their own ideas clearly.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop advanced conversational skills, including the ability to debate, build arguments, and engage in more complex discussions.
Instructional Activities
- Role-playing exercises to practice active listening and linking comments
- Group discussions on a shared topic with guided prompts
- Peer feedback sessions where students must build on each other’s comments
- Interactive read-aloud sessions with pauses for students to link their comments to the story
- Collaborative storytelling activities where each student adds to the narrative
