Collaborative Conversations and Inquiry · Speaking & Listening

Effective Group Discussion

Learn the rules of engagement for productive academic conversations and building on others' ideas.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does it mean to be an active listener during a group discussion?
  2. 2How can we respectfully disagree with a peer while keeping the conversation productive?
  3. 3Why is it important to ask clarifying questions rather than just stating your own opinion?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1.b
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Collaborative Conversations and Inquiry
Period: Speaking & Listening

Suggested Methodologies

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