Telling Somebody What You Found
A 40-minute Kindergarten lesson on sharing what you found out, in speech, in writing or on a screen.
Telling Somebody What You Found is a free 40-minute Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies lesson plan for Common Core standard D4.3.K-2 — share a summary of an argument, in writing, out loud, or on a screen. It is timed across 5 sections, gives the exact wording to use where the wording carries the mathematics, names 3 misconceptions with the teaching move that addresses each, and ends with an exit ticket and a printable worksheet with its answer key.
- Grade:
- Kindergarten to Grade 2
- Length:
- 40 minutes
- Standard:
- D4.3.K-2
Kindergarten to Grade 2 · Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
D4.3.K-2
Present a summary of an argument using print, oral, and digital technologies.
Objective
Students will be able to share one finding with somebody outside the class.
Students are successful when they can
- States the finding clearly.
- Says where it came from.
- Chooses how to share it.
What you need
- Findings from earlier lessons
- Card, and a device if available
- The printable practice sheet linked at the end of this plan
The lesson
Warm-up — three ways
5 min- Name three ways to tell somebody: say it, write it, show it on a screen.
- Ask which suits somebody who is not here today.
Teach — say the finding and where it came from
13 min- Take a finding from an earlier lesson. State it in one sentence.
- Add where it came from. Say why that second part matters.
- Say it aloud, then write it, then say how you would show it.
- Show a version with no source and ask why somebody might not believe it.
- Choose the best way for a named audience.
“Say what you found, then say how you know. Both, every time.”
Guided practice — share it three ways
12 min- Pairs take one finding and prepare it as speech, as writing and as a picture.
- They choose which suits the head teacher and which suits a parent.
- They say why.
Independent practice
8 min- Students complete the telling-somebody page.
- Read the prompt and the checklist aloud.
Close
2 min- One child shares a finding with the class, with its source.
What goes wrong, and why
Each of these is a reasoning error rather than carelessness. The fix addresses the reasoning.
States the finding with no source.
Why: The finding is the interesting part.
Fix: Both halves, always. A finding with no source is a claim.
Chooses the way that is most fun rather than most suitable.
Why: The screen is more appealing than the card.
Fix: Name the audience first. Somebody at home cannot see a classroom screen.
Shares everything they did rather than what they found.
Why: The process is what they remember.
Fix: One sentence. The limit forces the finding out of the story.
If they are not there yet
- One way rather than three.
- Give a sentence frame for the finding.
If they finish early
- Share the same finding with two audiences differently.
- Say what somebody might ask you back.
- Add a picture that helps.
Exit ticket
Write one thing you found out and where you found it.
What to look for: A finding and a source. A finding alone means the both-halves rule needs restating.
Printable practice for D4.3.K-2
Free to print and copy, answer key included. Each sheet can generate a fresh set of problems for a retake.
- Tell Somebody What You FoundWrite your answer. Use the checklist.
Questions about Telling Somebody What You Found
How long does the Telling Somebody What You Found lesson take?
40 minutes, split across 5 timed sections: warm-up 5 min, teach 13 min, guided practice 12 min, independent practice 8 min, close 2 min. The minutes are stated per section and add up to the stated length, so the plan can be cut or extended at a section boundary rather than abandoned halfway.
Which standard does Telling Somebody What You Found teach?
D4.3.K-2 — D4.3.K-2, Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action for Kindergarten to Grade 2: “Present a summary of an argument using print, oral, and digital technologies.” In plain terms, share a summary of an argument, in writing, out loud, or on a screen.
What do I need to teach this lesson?
Findings from earlier lessons, card, and a device if available and the printable practice sheet linked at the end of this plan. Everything listed is either ordinary classroom equipment or a free printable from this site — there is nothing to buy and nothing to prepare beyond photocopying.
What mistakes should I expect in this lesson?
Three, each a reasoning error rather than carelessness: states the finding with no source; chooses the way that is most fun rather than most suitable and shares everything they did rather than what they found. The plan gives the thinking behind each one and the teaching move that addresses the thinking rather than the symptom.
How do I know whether the lesson worked?
The exit ticket asks: “Write one thing you found out and where you found it.” A finding and a source. A finding alone means the both-halves rule needs restating. That tells you whether the class needs a reteach or a thirty-second conversation before you plan tomorrow.
Is there a worksheet to go with Telling Somebody What You Found?
Yes — 1 printable D4.3.K-2 worksheet, linked at the end of the plan and free like the rest of the site. Each one comes with an answer key and 25 versions, so the practice after the lesson can be a different paper on every desk.
Is Telling Somebody What You Found free to use?
Yes. The plan, its printables and their answer keys are free to read, print and photocopy for your own class, with no account and no email capture. It was last reviewed on 7 September 2026. Please do not resell it or republish it as your own.
Last reviewed 2026-09-07. Aligned to D4.3.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.