Taking Turns

Taking Turns

Ages 10+ · 6 minutes

Learn about taking turns

Learn all about taking turns: when to take turns, how to take turns, and what to do if things go wrong.

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Alabama

  • ELA21.5.R1 — Utilize active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings, following agreed-upon rules for participation.

Alaska

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.CC.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.6.1.b — Follow rules for collegial discussions (e.g., establishing norms: taking turns, paraphrasing, respecting diverse viewpoints), set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

Arizona

  • 4.SL.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • 5.SL.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles
  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Arkansas

  • 5.CC.1.OL — Participate in collaborative conversations, following class-created discussion guidelines to expand upon conversations.

California

  • 1.1.2 — Understand the elements of fair play and good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others, and respect for rules by which we live, including the meaning of the "Golden Rule."
  • K.1.1 — Follow rules, such as sharing and taking turns, and know the consequences of breaking them.

Colorado

  • SS.3.4.1 — Respect the views and rights of others.
  • RWC20-GR.4-S.1-GLE.1-EO.a.ii — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Connecticut

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Delaware

  • C.2.K-3a — Students will understand that respect for others, their opinions, and their property is a foundation of civil society in the United States. Grade 2
  • C.4.K-3a — Students will demonstrate the skills necessary for participating in a group, including defining an objective, dividing responsibilities, and working cooperatively. Grade K
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Georgia

  • ELAGSE5SL1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • ELAGSE4SL1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Hawaii

  • 5.SL.1b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Idaho

  • 1.SS.4.1.2 — Create rules and explain why rules must be applied fairly.
  • K.SS.4.1.2 — Discuss how individuals and groups make decisions and solve problems.

Illinois

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Indiana

  • 5.C.6 — Describe group and individual actions that illustrate civic virtues, such as civility, cooperation, respect, and responsible participation.

Iowa

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Kansas

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Louisiana

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • 1.15 — Describe the importance of fairness, responsibility, respect, and hard work. For example: a. Taking care of personal belongings and respecting the property of others. b. Following rules and recognizing consequences of breaking rules. c. Taking responsibility for assigned duties.

Maine

  • SL.1.4.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.1.5.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Maryland

  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Massachusetts

  • SL.3.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

Michigan

  • P4.3 — Explain different strategies students and others could take to address problems and predict possible results.

Minnesota

  • 0.1.1.1.1 — Demonstrate civic skills in a classroom that reflect an understanding of civic values. For example: Civic skills—listening to others, participating in class discussions, taking turns, sharing with others, cooperating in class activities, wise or judicious exercise of authority. Civic values—fairness, individual dignity, self-control, justice, responsibility, courage, honesty, common good, respect, friendship.
  • 5.3.1.1.a — Exchange ideas in storytelling, discussion and collaboration, intentionally including and considering voices and perspectives of Dakota and Anishinaabe people and other perspectives: help create and follow agreed-upon norms for a discussion (e.g., speaker norms, listener norms, participation norms) respectful of culture.
  • 5.3.1.1.d — Exchange ideas in storytelling, discussion and collaboration, intentionally including and considering voices and perspectives of Dakota and Anishinaabe people and other perspectives: negotiate and compromise to support productive exchange of ideas.

Mississippi

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Missouri

  • 1.RI.6.B.a — Propose peaceful resolutions of disputes in the classroom and on the playground.
  • 2.SL.3.A.a — taking turns in discussion with a shoulder partner, according to classroom expectations

Montana

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Nebraska

  • LA.5.SL.1.c — Converse with peers and adults an all-inclusive manner to foster positive relationships while respecting diverse perspectives.

Nevada

  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

New Hampshire

  • J — Students will develop personal skills: 1. Communicate and defend one’s own belief, feelings, and convictions 2. Appropriately adjust one’s own behavior in response to the dynamics of various groups $3nd situations 3. Participate in persuading, compromising, debating, and negotiating the resolution of $3onflicts and differences
  • SS.CV.6.4.1 — Evaluate those characteristics that promote good citizenship, e.g., individual responsibility or respect for the rights and decisions of others. (Themes: A: Conflict and Cooperation, B: Civic Ideals, Practices, and Engagement)

New Jersey

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

New Mexico

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.4.NM.9 — Demonstrate appropriate listening skills for understanding and cooperation within a variety of cultural settings.

New York

  • 3SL1e — Consider individual differences when communicating with others.
  • 5SL1b — Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • 4SL1b — Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

North Carolina

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCR Anchor Standard SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

North Dakota

  • 5.C.7 — Engage collaboratively to accomplish a common goal or purpose.
  • 5.C.6 — Engage in a range of discussions using active listening skills, posing and responding to specific questions to clarify information.

Ohio

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Oklahoma

  • 5.1.L.1 — Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
  • 5.1.S.1 — Students will work effectively and respectfully in diverse groups by sharing responsibility for collaborative work and recognizing individual contributions made by each group member.
  • 6.1.L.1 — Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules, recognizing verbal and nonverbal cues while maintaining social awareness and responding accordingly.

Oregon

  • K.2 — Use and identify respectful dialogue, taking turns, and explain how rules are different in different settings.
  • 5.SL.1b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Pennsylvania

  • CC.1.5.2.A — Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
  • CC.1.5.3.C — Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate detail.

Rhode Island

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

South Carolina

  • ELA.5.OE.4 — Collaborate with others and use active listening skills.
  • ELA.5.C.8 — Through collaboration, react and respond to information while building upon the ideas of others and respecting diverse perspectives. (FK 4.51-7.73 LF 740-1010)

South Dakota

  • 5.SL.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.CCRA.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Tennessee

  • 5.SL.CC.1 — Prepare for collaborative discussions on 5th grade level topics and texts; engage effectively with varied partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s own ideas clearly.
  • SL.CC.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with varied partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s own clearly and persuasively.

Texas

  • 110.26.b.2.A — use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills in interpersonal situations;
  • 110.26.b.2.C — explain the importance of using tact, courtesy, and assertiveness appropriately in interpersonal situations;
  • 110.26.b.4.B — use appropriate communication skills to request, provide, and respond to information in interpersonal conversations;

Utah

  • 1.2.1.a — Describe behaviors that contribute to cooperation within groups at school and in a neighborhood.
  • 1.2.2.c — Demonstrate respect for others in the neighborhood (e.g., the “Golden Rule”—elements include fair play, respect for rights and opinions of others, and respect forrules).
  • 1.2.2.d — Participate in responsible activities that contribute to the school and neighborhood (e.g., follow teacher directions, put belongings away, participate in discussions, take turns, listen to others, share ideas, clean up litter, report vandalism, give service).
  • K.SL.1.a — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions such as listening to others, raising hands, and taking turns speaking during discussion.

Vermont

  • CCRA.SL.1 — Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Virginia

  • K.1.e — The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by taking turns, sharing, and working well with others for the good of everyone.
  • K.1.c — The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control.

Washington

  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Washington, D.C.

  • K.7 — Identify which skills lead to respectful and productive conversations.
  • K.8 — Use civil discourse skills, such as listening, turn taking, consensus building and voting procedures to take collaborative action in the classroom or school community.
  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

West Virginia

  • SS.K.1 — Develop an understanding of citizenship and patriotism through a variety of experiences (e.g., appropriate behavior, sharing, taking turns, volunteering, being honest and demonstrating responsibility for materials and personal belongings).
  • ELA.5.30.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Wisconsin

  • ELA.5.SL.1.b — Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions (e.g., gaining attention in respectful ways, actively listening, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
  • ELA.5.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing one's thinking clearly.

Wyoming

  • SL.5.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.