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title: "Discussing Texts as a Group"
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# Discussing Texts as a Group

Participate in discussions about what is read, taking turns and listening to others; explain understanding clearly; actively engage in group reading activities

Subject: English · Area: Reading Comprehension · Ages 5 to 10
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/discussing-texts-as-a-group-mt_thsY1ZesaU

## Ready when they can

- Share ideas about a book in a group discussion
- Listen to and respond to others' opinions about a text
- Take turns speaking and build on what classmates have said about a book

## Lesson: Talking About Books Together

You read a book with your class. Then you talk about it. You share what you think. You listen to what others think too.

**Example.** Zoe says she liked when the fox found a home. Ben agrees, and says he liked the ending too. Ben listened first, then added his own idea.

*(drawing: A good book talk goes in order: one friend shares, the others listen, then someone adds a new idea.)*

You can ask questions too. A book talk is not only telling. Ask a friend to say more, like 'Why do you think that?' If a friend has been quiet, ask what they think. Their answer might even give you a new idea.

Keep the talk on the book. When you share an idea, say the part of the story it came from, like 'In the story, the fox digs under the fence.' If the talk drifts to something else, bring it back to the book.

You can agree or disagree with an idea. Say why you think that, and say it kindly. Try, 'I think that too, because...' or 'I thought something else, because...'

A book talk works because people take turns. One person talks, and everyone else listens until that person has finished. Then the next person goes. Talking over a friend cuts their turn in half, even when what you want to say is kind, so wait for the gap and then share your idea.

**Recap.** Take turns, share your ideas, and listen closely to your friends.

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Listening and responding](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-and-responding-mt_mB7DVai-Uf)
- [Listening to Texts Read Aloud](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-to-texts-read-aloud-mt_mLPEMpYb_R)

## Opens up

- [Themes and messages](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/themes-and-messages-mt_yHQacItlhf)