🎤 Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 4)

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Cut out the cards. Discuss in a small group. Follow the rules for discussion.

What was the most important idea in "The Water Cycle"? Why?

Do you agree with the main point of "The Pony Express"? Explain.

Which character in "The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter" changed the most? How?

What questions do you still have about "Should Schools Have Longer Recess?"?

What evidence best supports your opinion?

How does another person’s idea change your thinking?

Talk stems: I agree with ___ because… · I respectfully disagree because… · Can you explain…? · Building on ___’s idea…

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Grade 4 (ages 9–10)Speaking & listeningFree printable PDF

About this grade 4 worksheet

Free Grade 4 English worksheet (Common Core SL.4.1): hold a collaborative discussion using question cards and talk stems. Skill: Discussion, presentation and research. Level: Grade 4 — also suits Year 5 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS SL.4.1: Discussion, presentation and research
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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Discussion, presentation and research.

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More “Speaking, Listening & Research” printables (sl.4.1–4 & w.4.7–8: discussion, presentation and research)

Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 4) · Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 4) · Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 4) · Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Grade 4)

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