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Talking about books together

English · Reading Comprehension · ages 5-10
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  1. Rosa and Kim start speaking together. Their group's rule is to raise a hand and wait to be invited. What should Kim do?

    • Pause, raise her hand, and wait for a turn
    • Raise her hand and speak at once
    • Keep speaking until Rosa stops

  2. Which action helps your class discuss the book?

    • Share your ideas
    • Read a different book
    • Leave the room

  3. It is okay to talk whenever you want, even if someone else is already talking.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Sam has a turn to talk about the book. What should you do while he speaks?

    • Share your idea while Sam talks
    • Listen while Sam shares his idea
    • Plan your reply instead of listening

  5. Pia says the boy in the story was mean. You think he felt scared. Which reply gives your view kindly and supports it?

    • I think he was scared. You have to agree with me.
    • I thought he was scared. He hid when the big dog barked.
    • I thought he was scared. That is all I want to say.

  6. Ivy says the ant in the story was helpful. A friend asks how she knows. Which answer supports Ivy's idea with a story detail?

    • The ant carried a leaf to help her nest.
    • I know she was helpful, but I cannot say why.
    • Helpful ants have always been my favourites.

  7. Luz says the bear was helpful. Ren adds, 'Yes, she carried the little cub home.' What is Ren doing?

    • Changing to a different book for the talk
    • Building on Luz's idea with a detail
    • Missing the point Luz made about the bear

  8. Omar has not spoken during your group's book talk. Which question invites his view without requiring him to speak?

    • Omar, tell us your idea before we move on.
    • Omar, what do you think about the story?
    • Omar, why are you keeping everyone waiting?

  9. Lena says the whale in the story was kind. You remember that the whale gave away her own food. Which reply adds support to Lena's idea?

    • Yes, and she even gave away her own food.
    • Yes, she was kind.
    • Yes, whales are my favourite animals in any story.

  10. Kai is in the middle of sharing his idea. Rue says, 'Sorry to jump in, but I love that part.' What went wrong?

    • Rue began with an apology.
    • Rue talked while Kai was still sharing.
    • Rue liked a part that Kai was discussing.
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  1. Pause, raise her hand, and wait for a turn · Kim can pause and follow the agreed rule. Continuing to speak does not decide whose turn it is.
  2. Share your ideas · Sharing an idea about the book is one way to join the discussion. Someone may choose to pass.
  3. False · Everyone takes turns. Wait until it is your turn to talk.
  4. Listen while Sam shares his idea · Listen to Sam's words to understand his idea. Looking away does not prove that someone is not listening.
  5. I thought he was scared. He hid when the big dog barked. · The reply shares a different view without attacking Pia and gives a reason from the story.
  6. The ant carried a leaf to help her nest. · Carrying a leaf to help the nest is a story detail that supports calling the ant helpful.
  7. Building on Luz's idea with a detail · Ren keeps Luz's idea and adds a story detail that supports it.
  8. Omar, what do you think about the story? · Asking what Omar thinks offers a chance to share. He may choose to pass.
  9. Yes, and she even gave away her own food. · The food-sharing detail supports Lena's idea about kindness.
  10. Rue talked while Kai was still sharing. · Rue began speaking before Kai finished. Saying sorry does not finish Kai's turn.
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