Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
Engaging in Collaborative Conversations Objective: The student will be able to participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults, following agreed-upon rules, listening actively, and responding appropriately to build on others’ talk in conversations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of listening when others speak in a conversation.
- Practice taking turns speaking during a conversation.
- Build on others’ ideas by asking questions or adding comments.
Materials Needed
- Picture book or short story appropriate for a 1st grader
- Conversation Rules Chart (simple list of rules like ‘Listen when others speak’, ‘Take turns’, ‘Ask questions’)
- Paper and crayons or markers
Key Vocabulary
- Conversation
- A talk between two or more people where they share ideas and listen to each other.
- Listening
- Paying attention carefully to what someone is saying.
- Respond
- To say something back after someone speaks.
Detailed Activities
Read-Aloud and Discussion
- Read a picture book or short story aloud to the student.
- Pause periodically to ask questions about the story and encourage the student to share their thoughts.
- Model how to respond to ideas by adding comments or asking simple questions related to what the student says.
Conversation Rules Introduction
- Show the Conversation Rules Chart and read the rules together.
- Explain why each rule helps people have good conversations.
- Practice the rules by role-playing short conversations between the parent and student.
Partner Talk Practice
- Choose a simple topic (favorite animal, food, or game).
- Take turns sharing about the topic, following the conversation rules.
- Encourage the student to ask a question or add a comment after the parent speaks.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- Be patient and model good listening and responding behaviors.
- Praise your child for using the conversation rules during activities.
- Keep conversations short and engaging to maintain your child’s interest.
Assessment Questions
- Can you tell me one rule we follow when talking with others?
- What should you do when someone else is speaking?
- Can you ask me a question about what I said?
Extension Ideas
- Have your child practice conversations with a sibling or another family member.
- Record a short conversation and listen together to identify when rules were followed.
- Create a conversation journal where your child draws or writes about conversations they have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with very short and simple conversations. Praise any effort to participate and gradually increase the length as comfort grows.
Model active listening by making eye contact, nodding, and repeating back what your child says. Use the conversation rules chart as a reminder.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Children may think conversations are just about talking, not listening.
- They might interrupt or not wait their turn because they are excited to speak.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Use picture cues or visual prompts to remind about conversation rules.
- Keep turns very short and allow extra wait time to respond.
- Practice one rule at a time before combining them.
For Advanced Students:
- Encourage asking more detailed questions or giving explanations.
- Introduce multiple speakers or group conversations.
- Have the student lead a conversation or teach the rules to another person.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Begin with shorter sessions (15 minutes) focusing on listening and turn-taking.
- Gradually increase activities to the full 45 minutes as the student becomes comfortable.
- Repeat key activities across several days for reinforcement.
Standards
- 1.SL.1c — undefined
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