Collaborative Conversations
Grade 1 - Writing - On Level

NameDate
A friend is retelling a story. Which response helps the conversation?
- What happened after the seed was planted?
- No one should answer.
- My shoes are blue.
Why is this a strong talk move? “What happened after the seed was planted?”
- it repeats random words
- it ignores the speaker
- it helps the group remember details
Which response should be revised in a discussion?
- My shoes are blue.
- I agree because I saw that too.
- Can you tell more?
What should a listener do before answering?
- listen to the speaker's idea
- interrupt quickly
- look only at the clock
Write one respectful question you could ask after this: A group is choosing a class pet.