Build on Others' Comments in Conversations - 2nd Grade Reading
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Which option is the best linked response to: “Dogs are helpful”? A) “Cats are cute.” B) “I agree; dogs can be service animals.”
Which option is the best linked response to: “Dogs are helpful”? A) “Cats are cute.” B) “I agree; dogs can be service animals.”
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B) “I agree; dogs can be service animals.”. B agrees and adds specific detail; A changes topic entirely.
B) “I agree; dogs can be service animals.”. B agrees and adds specific detail; A changes topic entirely.
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Identify the best follow-up to: “The character was brave.” A) “Brave is a word.” B) “What did the character do that showed bravery?”
Identify the best follow-up to: “The character was brave.” A) “Brave is a word.” B) “What did the character do that showed bravery?”
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B) “What did the character do that showed bravery?”. B asks for elaboration; A merely defines without building.
B) “What did the character do that showed bravery?”. B asks for elaboration; A merely defines without building.
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Choose the best linked response to: “The story is funny.” A) “I think it is funny because the jokes surprise me.” B) “Funny.”
Choose the best linked response to: “The story is funny.” A) “I think it is funny because the jokes surprise me.” B) “Funny.”
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A) “I think it is funny because the jokes surprise me.”. A explains why it's funny; B just repeats without adding.
A) “I think it is funny because the jokes surprise me.”. A explains why it's funny; B just repeats without adding.
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Which response best connects to a classmate: “I liked the ending.” A) “Me too.” B) “I liked it too, and I liked how it solved the problem.”
Which response best connects to a classmate: “I liked the ending.” A) “Me too.” B) “I liked it too, and I liked how it solved the problem.”
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B) “I liked it too, and I liked how it solved the problem.”. B agrees and adds specific reason; A lacks development.
B) “I liked it too, and I liked how it solved the problem.”. B agrees and adds specific reason; A lacks development.
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What does it mean to build on others' talk during a class conversation?
What does it mean to build on others' talk during a class conversation?
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Add to a classmate’s idea by connecting it to what others said. Shows active listening and creates meaningful connections in discussion.
Add to a classmate’s idea by connecting it to what others said. Shows active listening and creates meaningful connections in discussion.
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Find the linked response: Sam: “Plants need water.” Lee: “They need sun.” A) “Plants are green.” B) “Sam and Lee both named what plants need to grow.”
Find the linked response: Sam: “Plants need water.” Lee: “They need sun.” A) “Plants are green.” B) “Sam and Lee both named what plants need to grow.”
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B) “Sam and Lee both named what plants need to grow.”. B synthesizes both comments; A introduces unrelated fact.
B) “Sam and Lee both named what plants need to grow.”. B synthesizes both comments; A introduces unrelated fact.
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Identify the best link to: Maya: “We should read more.” A) “Reading is good.” B) “I agree with Maya; reading more can teach new words.”
Identify the best link to: Maya: “We should read more.” A) “Reading is good.” B) “I agree with Maya; reading more can teach new words.”
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B) “I agree with Maya; reading more can teach new words.”. B names Maya and adds benefit; A lacks connection to speaker.
B) “I agree with Maya; reading more can teach new words.”. B names Maya and adds benefit; A lacks connection to speaker.
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What is an appropriate way to refer to a classmate’s comment when you respond?
What is an appropriate way to refer to a classmate’s comment when you respond?
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Use the classmate’s name and mention the specific idea. Shows respect and clarity about which idea you're building on.
Use the classmate’s name and mention the specific idea. Shows respect and clarity about which idea you're building on.
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What is the difference between repeating a comment and building on a comment?
What is the difference between repeating a comment and building on a comment?
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Repeating says it again; building adds or connects a new idea. Building extends thinking; repeating doesn't advance conversation.
Repeating says it again; building adds or connects a new idea. Building extends thinking; repeating doesn't advance conversation.
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Which transition word best signals you are adding information to a previous comment?
Which transition word best signals you are adding information to a previous comment?
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Also. Signals additional information related to the previous point.
Also. Signals additional information related to the previous point.
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Which transition word best signals you are giving an example related to a previous comment?
Which transition word best signals you are giving an example related to a previous comment?
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For example. Introduces specific instances that support the previous comment.
For example. Introduces specific instances that support the previous comment.
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Which sentence starter best shows you are making a connection between two classmates’ ideas?
Which sentence starter best shows you are making a connection between two classmates’ ideas?
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“That connects to what ___ said about …”. Links multiple speakers' ideas to show relationships.
“That connects to what ___ said about …”. Links multiple speakers' ideas to show relationships.
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Which sentence starter best shows you are adding a new idea to what someone said?
Which sentence starter best shows you are adding a new idea to what someone said?
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“I would like to add …”. Signals you're expanding on someone's thought with new information.
“I would like to add …”. Signals you're expanding on someone's thought with new information.
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Which transition word best signals you are giving a reason connected to a previous comment?
Which transition word best signals you are giving a reason connected to a previous comment?
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Because. Shows cause-and-effect relationship with the previous idea.
Because. Shows cause-and-effect relationship with the previous idea.
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Which sentence starter best shows you are making a connection to an earlier speaker?
Which sentence starter best shows you are making a connection to an earlier speaker?
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"That connects to what ___ said because…". References the speaker by name to show connection.
"That connects to what ___ said because…". References the speaker by name to show connection.
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