Driver or Stopper
Is this a driver or stopper?
Orion tells Jessica the title of his favorite book. Jessica said she loves that book too and asks Orion what his favorite part is.
Driver! She made a comment and then asked a question to drive the conversation.
Ask an appropriate question for this statement:
I can't wait for winter break!
What are you going to do over winter break?
Ask a question about winter break to start a conversation.
What are you going to do over winter break?
Is this a driver or stopper?
Henry asked Emmett what he is going to do over break. Emmett shrugs his shoulders and looks away.
Stopper!
Emmett should have responded to Henry.
Ask an appropriate question for this statement:
The activity today was so much fun!
What did you do?
Ask a question about Mrs. Ritzman's class to start a conversation.
What is your favorite subject in Mrs. Ritzman's class?
What do you like to do in Mrs. Ritzman's class?
Is this a driver or stopper?
Sarah tells Lia that she likes her new shirt. Lia says, "Thank you!" and tells Sarah she got it at Target.
Driver!
Ask an appropriate question for this statement:
I am excited for family time tonight!
What are you going to do with your family?
Ask a question about playing in the snow to start a conversation.
What is your favorite thing to play in the snow?
Do you like building snowmen? Do you like sledding? Do you like making snow angles?
Guess What Happens Next?
Ryan is talking to Jessie about the author visit yesterday. Jessie said she had a great time and asked Ryan what his favorite book by Mr. Burton is.
Ryan is going to answer Jessie and then will ask Jessie her favorite book to drive the conversation.