Connecting to the Common Core
Standards (What you are expected to
learn)
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Initiate and participate effectively in a range
of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups and teacher-led) with diverse partners,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their
own clearly and persuasively.
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You have to show that you listen to others by
connecting to what they said
You need to develop your own ideas clearly
Easiest Terms: Build on everyone’s ideas
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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, wellreasoned exchange of ideas.
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Come prepared by reading the article
Annotate the article to remember ideas that are
important- You have to say “In the article it
says…”
If you are confused, do extra research
Easiest Terms: Don’t come in without knowing
what we are talking about
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Propel conversations by posing and
responding to questions that probe reasoning
and evidence; ensure a hearing for full range of
positions on a topic or issue; verify, or
challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote
divergent and creative perspectives.
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Don’t just say I agree with Joe
Don’t repeat what everyone else is saying
Try to introduce new ideas to the conversation
Look at it from new perspectives
Maybe play devils advocate
Easiest Terms: Keep the discussion interesting!
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Think through questions ahead of time. Don’t wait until the discussion
starts.
Just because you have questions ahead of time, doesn’t mean you can’t
build on what others say. ASK CLARIFYING OR BUILDING
QUESTIONS!
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Draw on specific statements:
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Joe said that he watches violent tv shows and isn’t going to shoot up or school. Why then,
do you think so many people think that violence in media is linked?
In the article, Kevin Reilly, a chairperson at FOX says, "Part of entertainment, part of what
we do on television, is to provide escapism," Reilly said. "Escapism comes in many forms.
It could be laughter. It could be fantasy. It is also your worst nightmare come to life. And it
makes our palms sweat and it moves us emotionally and puts us on the edge of the seat.
We are engrossed in it and we forget ourselves for an hour.” Do you think that is true or
do you think it can carry over outside of that “hour”?
If asking a yes or no question you should have a “Why” component
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Examples:
 Does violence in the media lead to violence in schools?
 Do you like violent movies?
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In the article, Kevin Reilly, a chairperson at FOX
says, "Part of entertainment, part of what we do on
television, is to provide escapism," Reilly said.
"Escapism comes in many forms. It could be
laughter. It could be fantasy. It is also your worst
nightmare come to life. And it makes our palms
sweat and it moves us emotionally and puts us on
the edge of the seat. We are engrossed in it and we
forget ourselves for an hour.”
 Do you think that is true or do you think it can carry
over outside of that “hour”?
 Do you think that escapism is a real thing?
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If asking a yes or no question you should have
a “Why” component
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Good Examples:
 Does violence in the media lead to violence in schools?
 Can we truly cut violence out of television?
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Bad Examples:
 Do you like violent movies?
 Do you ever think of shooting up the school
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Go back to the article: A disconnect between
violence and television by David Bauder.
In a group (no more than 4) try to write 5
questions that would lead our class into a
meaningful discussion. You will be turning
them in.
You only need one paper per group.
Actually think through it. Don’t rush to finish
quickly!