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Listening to a direction and checking it: school support outline
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Listening to a direction and checking it: school support plan
Support focus
Check what someone said by asking or pointing.
Example situation
Lee says, “Let us draw a cat.” Pat hears “hat” and draws a hat. They need to check what Lee said.
Student words or action
“Did you say a cat?” The other person can say yes or show the cat picture.
Adult response
“You can tell me what help you need. You do not have to sort this out alone.”
A supported practice
An adult says to draw a sun. Pat hears sock and is not sure.
What could they ask to check the direction?
An example response: “Can you say it again?”
A second practice
An adult says, “Put a dot inside the circle.” Jo is not sure which shape is the circle.
What could they ask to check the direction?
An example response: “Can you show me the circle?”
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What could they ask to check the direction?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What could they ask to check the direction?