CurriculumGrade 2English Language Arts

Discussion & Recounting Experiences

Aligned to SL.2.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

A good discussion has several back-and-forth turns, and you can ask someone to explain if you are confused. When you recount something that happened, tell it in order with details.

Worked example

Recount a trip: 'First we drove to the lake. Then we swam. The water was cold. Last, we ate sandwiches.' The details and order make it clear.

Practice questions

  1. Recount something that happened this week, in order.
  2. Ask a question to understand a classmate better.
  3. Add one detail to make your story clearer.

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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Participación en Discusiones y Relato de Experiencias

Una buena discusión tiene varios turnos de diálogo, y puedes pedir que te expliquen algo si no lo entiendes. Cuando relatas algo que sucedió, cuéntalo en orden y con detalles.

Ejemplo: Relato de una excursión: 'Primero manejamos al lago. Luego nadamos. El agua estaba fría. Al final, comimos tortas.' Los detalles y el orden lo hacen más claro.

More Speaking & Listening lessons

Listen and RetellSL.2.2Ask a Good QuestionSL.2.3Tell It ClearlySL.2.4Record and DrawSL.2.5Speak in Full SentencesSL.2.6

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