Listening and responding
English · Speaking & Listening · procedural
Listen and respond appropriately to adults and peers; follow agreed-upon rules for discussion such as listening to others and taking turns speaking
What mastery looks like
- Demonstrate attentive listening by making eye contact and responding relevantly
- Follow classroom discussion rules (e.g. raise hand, wait for turn)
- Show understanding of what was said by paraphrasing or responding appropriately
Check your understanding
When Listening and responding is in a group conversation at school or at the dinner table, do they listen while others are talking and wait for their turn before speaking?
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundational concept.