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
Suggested ages 5–10
Learning journey
Your child is building reading skills — understanding stories by identifying characters and events, asking questions about what they read, and connecting books to their own experiences.
Evidence of understanding
- 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
Assessment prompt
When Discussing Texts as a Group's class discusses a book they've all read, does Discussing Texts as a Group join in — sharing their own ideas and listening to what others think, even if their view is different?
Standards alignment
RI.K.10
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
RL.K.10
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Participate in discussions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Answer and ask questions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Participate in discussion
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Explain understanding
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Participate in discussion
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Participate in discussion
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1
Explain understanding
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1