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Favored Firsts Getting to Know You Activity

In English Language Arts and Reading Reading Foundational Language Skills

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2 pages (PDF)|This resource is suitable for Grades: 1 - 3

A getting to know you activity to use at the beginning of the year or when working on team building.

In this getting to know you activity, students fill out a worksheet describing what they would prefer to do first in various scenarios. This resource comes with instructions for the activity to use with the worksheet. The activity promotes listening skills and allows for students to get to know a partner.

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Common Core State Standards alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion)....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1

Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1

Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.3
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 1 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)...
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1
In Grade 2 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A
In Grade 2 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (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)....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.B
In Grade 2 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1

Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.C
In Grade 2 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1

Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3
In Grade 2 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.B
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (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)....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1

Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion....
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Comprehension and Collaboration

Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail....

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