Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The format and process for respectful, collaborative discussions in a variety of settings.
- Methods for expressing their ideas, contributing to and building upon others' ideas, and questioning the ideas of others.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Participate in a collaborative discussion in pairs, diverse groups, and whole class settings.
- Express their own ideas, contribute to and build upon others' ideas, or question the ideas of others.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- They can better understand a topic or text by discussing their ideas with others.
- There are multiple ways to respond to others in a collaborative discussion, including answering questions, asking questions, or adding to others' ideas.
Vocabulary
- Collaborative discussions
- Pairs
- Diverse groups
- Whole class settings
