Coffeehouse
Conversations
at the
Starbooks Cafe
Kindergarten
I can participate in collaborative conversations about
kindergarten topics with peers and adults in small and
larger groups.
Conversation Prompts:
● When I grow up, I want to be….
● This job helps people by….
● One thing I need to know to do this job is….
Questions for Classmates:
● Why did you choose this job?
● Are there any other jobs you might like to try?
● Do you know anyone who does this job?
First Grade
I can participate in collaborative conversations about 1st
grade topics with peers and adults in small and larger
groups.
Conversation Prompts:
● When I grow up, I want to be….
● This job helps people by….
● One thing I need to know to do this job is….
Questions for Classmates:
● Why did you choose this job?
● Are there any other jobs you might like to try?
● Do you know anyone who does this job?
Second Grade
I can participate in collaborative conversations about 2nd
grade topics with peers and adults in small and larger
groups.
Conversation Prompts:
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When I grow up, I want to be….
This job helps people by….
To prepare for this job, I need to...
One thing I need to know to do this job is….
Questions for Classmates:
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Why did you choose this job?
Are there any other jobs you might like to try?
Do you know anyone who does this job?
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Third Grade
I can participate in collaborative conversations about 3rd
grade topics with peers and adults in small and larger
groups, building on others' ideas and expressing my own
clearly.
Conversation Prompts:
● When I grow up, I want to be….
● This job helps people by….
● One thing I need to know to do this job is….
● This job impacts society by...
Questions for Classmates:
● Why did you choose this job?
● Are there any other jobs you might like to try?
● Do you know anyone who does this job?
● What skills do you have that will make you a
successful _____?
Fourth Grade
I can participate in collaborative conversations about 4th grade topics
with peers and adults in small and larger groups building on others'
ideas and expressing my own clearly
Conversation Prompts:
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When I grow up, I want to be….
This job helps people by….
One thing I need to know to do this job is….
What I found most interesting about this job was...
Questions for Classmates:
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Why did you choose this job?
Are there any other jobs you might like to try?
Do you know anyone who does this job?
How does______help society?
What skills do you have that will make you a
successful _____?
Speaking and Listening Focus AKS K-2nd Grades
Kindergarten
KLA.E.31: participate in collaborative
conversations with diverse partners
about kindergarten topics and texts
with peers and adults in small and
larger groups
1st
1LA.E.31: participate in
collaborative conversations
with diverse partners about
grade 1 topics and texts with
peers and adults in small and
larger groups
2nd
2LA.E.29: participate in
collaborative conversations with
diverse partners about grade 2
topics and texts with peers and
adults in small and larger groups
2LA.E.29.a: 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)
2LA.E.29.b: build on others' talk in
conversations by linking their
comments to the remarks of
others
2LA.E.29.c: ask for clarification
and further explanation as needed
about the topics and texts under
discussion
Speaking and Listening Focus AKS 3rd-5th Grades
3rd
4th
5th
3LA.E.31: engage effectively in a
range of collaborative discussions
(e.g., 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
3LA.E.31.a: 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
3LA.E.31.b: 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)
3LA.E.31.c: ask questions to check
understanding of information
presented, stay on topic, and link
their comments to the remarks of
others
3LA.E.31.d: explain own ideas and
understanding in light of the
discussion
4LA.E.32: engage effectively in a
range of collaborative discussions
(e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 4 topics and texts,
building on others' ideas and
expressing their own clearly
4LA.E.32.a: 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
4LA.E.32.b: follow agreed-upon rules
for discussions and carry out
assigned roles
4LA.E.32.c: pose and respond to
specific questions to clarify or
follow up on information, and make
comments that contribute to the
discussion and link to the
remarks of others
4LA.E.32.d: review the key ideas
expressed and explain their own
ideas and understanding in light
of the discussion
5LA.E.32: engage effectively in a
range of collaborative discussions
(e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners
on grade 5 topics and text,
building on others' ideas and
expressing their own clearly
5LA.E.32.a: 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
5LA.E.32.b: follow agreed-upon rules
for discussions and carry out
assigned roles
5LA.E.32.c: pose and respond to
specific questions by making
comments that contribute to the
discussion and elaborate on the
remarks of others
5LA.E.32.d: review the key ideas
expressed and draw conclusions
in light of information and
knowledge gained from the
discussions