SLDF.1

Students listen thoughtfully, respond respectfully, and contribute meaningfully to well-reasonedexchanges during face-to-face discussions and/or in digital forums.

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SLDF.1.a Modeling Civil Discourse & Inclusion

Model expectations for engaging in civil discourse, including other participants, and considering diverse perspectives, especially in digital forums.

Response Frame:

In our discussion recording at [timestamp / timestamp range or post link], [I / Peer's name] modeled civil discourse by <identify specific behavior, e.g., inviting a quiet participant to speak, validating a differing viewpoint, using respectful tone>. Specifically, when [Peer's name] stated, "<quote or paraphrase from recording>," I responded at [timestamp] by saying, "<quote or paraphrase from recording>." This move helped our group by <explain how this behavior maintained civil discourse or included diverse perspectives>.

SLDF.1.b Expressing Ideas & Constructing Arguments

Express ideas clearly by presenting and interpreting textual evidence, research, experience, and/or prior knowledge to construct claims and counterarguments, attributing evidence and ideas.

Response Frame:

During the discussion at [timestamp / thread link], I constructed a [claim / counterargument] regarding <state topic>. As heard in the recording at [timestamp], I stated, "<quote or paraphrase your contribution>," citing evidence from <name text, author, or research source>. By properly attributing this idea to <Author/Source>, I clearly demonstrated that <explain how the evidence supports your claim or counterargument>.

SLDF.1.c Developing Arguments & Connecting Contributions

Develop arguments and/or common understanding by connecting to others’ contributions.

Response Frame:

In the video recording at [timestamp], I developed our group's [argument / common understanding] by connecting my point to [Peer's name]'s previous contribution. After [Peer's name] noted that "<quote/paraphrase peer's point at timestamp>," I responded at [timestamp], saying, "<quote/paraphrase your response>." Connecting to their point allowed our group to realize that <explain how building on their idea advanced the conversation>.

SLDF.1.d Asking Clarifying Questions & Interpreting Points

Ask questions that clarify or verify a speaker’s point or perspective and/or share their interpretation of others' contributions."

Response Frame:

At [timestamp] in our recording, [Peer's name] shared the perspective that <summarize peer's statement>. To [clarify their point / share my interpretation], I asked / stated at [timestamp], "<quote/paraphrase your question or interpretation>." [Peer's name] confirmed / clarified that <summarize their response>, which helped verify that their main point was <state verified understanding>.

SLDF.1.e Clarifying, Expanding, & Responding to Feedback

Clarify or expand on their points or perspectives and/or respond to feedback about how others are interpreting them, especially in digital forums.

Response Frame:

In our [video recording at timestamp / digital forum thread], [Peer's name] interpreted my statement about <topic> as meaning <explain peer's feedback or interpretation>. In response at [timestamp / reply link], I [clarified / expanded on] my perspective by stating, "<quote/paraphrase your response>." Responding to this feedback enabled me to better explain that <explain your intended meaning>.

SLDF.1.f Challenging Ideas with Contradictory Evidence

Challenge ideas and conclusions based on contradictory evidence or experience.

Response Frame:

At [timestamp] in the discussion, [Peer's name] reached the conclusion that <summarize peer's conclusion>. I challenged this idea at [timestamp] by introducing contradictory [evidence / personal experience], stating, "<quote/paraphrase your statement>." The evidence I provided from <source/text> contradicted their point because <explain why the evidence challenges the peer's conclusion>.

SLDF.1.g Responding to Challenges

Respond to questions that challenge their evidence and reasoning.

Response Frame:

At [timestamp] in our recording, [Peer's name] challenged my reasoning regarding <topic> by asking/stating, "<quote/paraphrase peer's challenge>." At [timestamp], I defended my evidence and reasoning by explaining that "<quote/paraphrase your response>." This exchange demonstrated that my reasoning was [valid / refined / adjusted] because <explain why your evidence held up or shifted>.

SLDF.1.h Analyzing Changes in Opinion & Understanding

Analyze changes in their opinion and understanding.

Response Frame:

At the beginning of our recorded discussion [timestamp 0:00], my initial understanding of <topic> was <state initial view>. However, after [Peer's name] pointed out at [timestamp] that "<quote evidence/idea>," my perspective changed. As I noted at [timestamp], I realized that <explain your shift in opinion>. This change in my understanding occurred because <analyze what specific reasoning or evidence caused the shift>.

SLDF.1.i Summarizing Conclusions, Agreement, & Disagreement

Summarize conclusions, questions, and points of agreement or disagreement from the discussion.

Response Frame:

Reviewing our overall discussion recording, our group reached consensus on <state point of agreement>, as seen at [timestamp] when <describe moment>. However, a major point of disagreement occurred between [timestamp] and [timestamp] regarding <state topic of disagreement>. Ultimately, our group concluded that <summarize final group conclusion or remaining question>.

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