Engaging in Collaborative Conversations
Engaging in Collaborative Conversations Objective: Students will be able to participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups, following agreed-upon rules for discussions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of listening carefully during conversations.
- Practice taking turns when speaking in a group.
- Ask and answer questions to stay engaged in the discussion.
Materials Needed
- A short age-appropriate story or picture book
- Paper and crayons or markers
- Chart paper or whiteboard
- Markers
Key Vocabulary
- Conversation
- Talking and listening to share ideas with others.
- Listen
- To pay attention to what someone else is saying.
- Turn-taking
- Waiting for your turn to talk so everyone can share.
Detailed Activities
Story Sharing and Discussion
- Read a short story aloud to your child, showing pictures and asking simple questions about it.
- Explain the rules for a good conversation: listen, wait your turn, and ask questions.
- Have a short conversation about the story, encouraging your child to speak and listen.
- Draw a picture about the story and then talk about it together, practicing turn-taking.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- Keep the conversation light and fun to encourage your child’s participation.
- Model good listening and turn-taking behaviors during all discussions.
- Use praise and gentle reminders to help your child stay engaged and follow the conversation rules.
Assessment Questions
- Can you tell me one thing you remember from the story?
- What can you do when someone else is talking?
- Can you ask me a question about the story?
Extension Ideas
- Have a family conversation circle where everyone shares something about their day.
- Encourage your child to tell you about their favorite toy or game and ask you questions about yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s okay to give your child some time and encouragement. Try asking simple questions and praise any effort to participate, even if it’s small.
Model active listening yourself, maintain eye contact, and gently remind your child to listen when others are speaking.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Children may think conversations mean just talking without listening.
- Some children might speak out of turn because they are excited or unsure of when to talk.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Use one-on-one or small group conversations to build confidence.
- Use visual aids or pictures to support understanding.
For Advanced Students:
- Encourage them to ask more detailed questions and summarize others’ ideas.
- Have them lead a small group discussion.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Spend the first 10 minutes introducing vocabulary and conversation rules.
- Use 20 minutes for the story reading and guided discussion.
- Use the last 15 minutes for drawing and practicing turn-taking conversations.
Standards
- 3.SL.3 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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