Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• SL:  Speaking and Listening Standards 6-\x80\x9312
• 11-12:  11th & 12th Grades
• 1a: 
  Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on
  one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-\x80\x9312 topics,
  texts, and issues, building on others'\x80\x99 ideas and expressing their own clearly and
  persuasively.
  
  a. 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, well reasoned
  exchange of ideas.
  
  b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making,
  set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as
  needed.
  
  c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
  reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a
  topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote
  divergent and creative perspectives.
  
  d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims,
  and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when
  possible; and determine what additional information or research is required
  to deepen the investigation or complete the task.

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Common core State Standards

• ELA:  English Language Arts
• SL:  Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12
• 11-12:  11th & 12th Grades
• 1c: 
  Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on
  one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics,
  texts, and issues, building on others'\x80\x99 ideas and expressing their own clearly and
  persuasively.
  
  a. 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, well reasoned
  exchange of ideas.
  
  b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making,
  set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as
  needed.
  
  c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
  reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a
  topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote
  divergent and creative perspectives.
  
  d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims,
  and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when
  possible; and determine what additional information or research is required
  to deepen the investigation or complete the task.

Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.2 MB)