English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.1a

Elaborate on responses in conversations and discussions.

COS Examples

Examples: use precise, descriptive language; build upon previously expressed ideas

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Elaboration strategies for conversations and discussions.

Skills

  • Expand their responses to others in conversations and discussions. For example use precise, descriptive language and build upon previously expressed ideas.

Understanding

  • By elaborating their responses, they are fully explaining, justifying, or defending their responses in conversation, which provides clarity to others participating in the conversations and discussions.

Vocabulary

  • Elaborate
  • Conversations
  • Discussion
ALSDE LOGO