ELAGSE3SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

ELAGSE3SL1a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

ELAGSE3SL1a EQs

How can I appropriately participate in collaborative discussions? How can I express my ideas clearly?

ELAGSE3SL1b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

ELAGSE3SL1b EQ

What rules do I need to follow when I am involved in discussions?

ELAGSE3SL1c. Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.

ELAGSE3SL1c EQ

How can I effectively ask questions to check my understanding? How can I effectively respond to questions asked of me?

ELAGSE3SL1d. Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

ELAGSE3SL1d EQ

How can I best explain my own ideas, stay on topic, and build on others’ ideas?

ELAGSE3SL2: Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

ELAGSE3SL2 EQ

How can I determine the main idea and details of a text presented to me?

ELAGSE3SL2 EQ

How can I keep track of information presented orally? How can I organize my thoughts when I am retelling the main idea and key details of a presentation?

ELAGSE3SL3: Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

ELAGSE3SL3 EQ

What are some strategies for interacting with a presenter? What is the best way to request detail/clarification when engaged in a discussion or listening to a presenter?

ELAGSE3SL4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

ELAGSE3SL4 EQ

When recounting or reporting in front of a group, what are some points to remember? What does a good presentation include?

ELAGSE3SL5:Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details.

ELAGSE3SL5 EQs

How do I create engaging audio recordings? What does fluid reading sound like? How do I know when it is appropriate to add a visual display?

ELAGSE3SL6: Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. (See grade 3 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)

ELAGSE3SL6 EQ

What is the best way to give requested detail/clarification when engaged in a discussion?