Keep the Discussion Answer Key

This reading comprehension worksheet introduces a short story about a group classroom discussion and a student who goes off-topic. Students answer multiple-choice questions about the story’s main idea, character behavior, and which conversation topics help maintain a productive discussion. The activity reinforces understanding of how to stay focused during group conversations and why certain comments may feel distracting or irrelevant. Students develop comprehension skills while learning to recognize appropriate contributions in academic discussions. The worksheet encourages students to think before speaking and stay aligned with group goals.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension

English Language Arts – Identifying Main Idea and Details

Social-Emotional Learning – Self-Management in Group Settings

Social-Emotional Learning – Communication and Collaboration

This worksheet is part of our Appropriate Topics of Conversation Worksheets collection.