I can be a coach to my reading partner.

Today we learned that reading partners are like coaches. They don't just sit and watch us have a hard time, they jump in and help! They help us build our reading muscles. They remind us of strategies we can try!

This activity supports common core standard SL.K.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

1. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
2. Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges.