CurriculumGrade 3English Language Arts

Telling About a Topic

Aligned to SL.3.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

When you report or tell a story out loud, speak clearly at an even pace and add facts and details so listeners follow along.

Worked example

Reporting on your garden, you say slowly, 'I planted beans in May. They grew tall, and by July I picked ten pods.'

Practice questions

  1. Give a short report with two facts, speaking clearly.
  2. Tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
  3. Add one detail that helps your listeners picture it.

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En español

Contar Sobre un Tema

Cuando expones o cuentas una historia en voz alta, habla claro a un ritmo parejo y agrega datos y detalles para que quienes escuchan te sigan.

Ejemplo: Al hablar de tu jardín, dices despacio: 'Sembré frijoles en mayo. Crecieron altos y en julio recogí diez vainas.'

More Speaking & Listening lessons

Collaborative Discussion & ReportingSL.3.1Listening for Main IdeasSL.3.2Asking a Speaker QuestionsSL.3.3Recording and Showing Your WorkSL.3.5Speaking in Complete SentencesSL.3.6

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