ELA+Standards

** __Kentucky Core Academic Standards with Technology Integration__ **
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 * **//SL 3.1 (similar standard for K-5)//** - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade level topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
 * Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
 * Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (e.g. gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
 * (4th-5th) Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
 * Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.
 * Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
 * **// SL (6-8) 6.1/7.1/8.1 //** - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade topics//, //texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
 * Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
 * Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
 * Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
 * Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing.
 * (7th / 8th) Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.


 * **// SL (9-12) 9-10.1 / 11-12.1 //** - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
 * Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
 * Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decisionmaking, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.
 * Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
 * Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.