Sharing Informative Texts About Curiosity

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Describe why it is important for learners to be curious

Explain how a particular historical or contemporary person practiced curiosity

Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, facts, and information

Explain why it is important for everyone to serve and contribute to their family, school, community, nation, globally

Describe how a role model volunteers and contributes to the common good

Explain the ways in which you use and practice your personal strengths (e.g., your willingness to help others, your positivity)

Practice and apply “I feel” statements to express your emotions

Use “I-statements” to let others know that you have heard them

Give and receive constructive feedback to classmates and peers