Standard: K.SL.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Speaking & Listening
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of students participating in group discussions with diverse partners. It helps students develop communication skills, learn to listen to others, and express their thoughts clearly. These skills are foundational for future academic and social success. Students should be able to listen attentively, follow simple instructions, and express their thoughts in basic sentences.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to participate in more complex discussions, respect different viewpoints, and articulate their thoughts clearly.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may believe that only their opinion matters, which can hinder effective communication and collaboration.
Intervention 1
Model active listening and use role-play activities to teach the importance of listening to others.
Common Misconception 2
Students might think they should always agree with their peers, which can prevent them from expressing their own ideas.
Intervention 2
Encourage respectful disagreement by providing sentence starters for expressing different opinions.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be able to listen attentively, follow simple instructions, and express their thoughts in basic sentences.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop skills in more complex discussions, learn to respect different viewpoints, and enhance their ability to articulate thoughts clearly.
Instructional Activities
- Classroom discussion about a story
- Group project planning
- Sharing weekend activities in a circle time
- Partner reading sessions
- Expressing opinions during show and tell
