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Grade 3 English Language Arts · Level 5, Research, Discuss, Listen, and Present
Participate in Collaborative Discussion
Prepare for and engage in discussion by following norms, building on others’ ideas, asking clarifying questions, staying on topic, and explaining one’s own thinking.
How the lesson starts: Participate in Collaborative Discussion
The Dragon Book Club
Welcome to the Dragon Book Club! Ember the dragon holds the talking marshmallow. Whoever holds it gets to speak, and everyone else listens. Then the next dragon builds on the idea!
Build on an idea
Listen to Mia. I think the ant is brave because it carries a huge crumb. Now Ravi builds on it. I agree. It also kept going when the crumb got heavy. Ravi stayed on the topic and added a new detail!
Builder starters
Builders start with helpful words. I agree, and. Yes, and. That fits, because. I noticed that too. Then they add something new about the same idea. Unkind or off-topic replies don't build anything!