Similarities
Make a sentence that tells at least 2 reasons why bananas and pencils are the same, using the words "both"
Bananas and pencils are both long and thin.
Both a banana and a pencil can be yellow, and both can be found in your house.
Why is remote learning different from coming to school? In one sentence, explain 2 differences, using the word "but".
When you learn in school, you can see your friends and easily walk to class, but with remote learning, it's hard to hang out with friends and all of the classes are on zoom.
Name two things that you should remember about being a good listener, to your friends, teachers and family!
Making eye contact
Facing toward the person
Paying attention to the person instead of looking at something else
Don't interrupt them
True or false: when you are a part of a conversation, you should talk about something that only you are interested in.
False
Make a sentence explaining at least 3 similarities between a car and a truck, using the word "because"
A car and a truck are similar because they are both forms of transportation, they need to be driven by a person, and they can carry things.
Write a sentence that tells 2 reasons why football and basketball are different, using the word "while"
Basketball is played inside, while football is played outside.
What does body language mean? Give a few examples of ways you can interpret someone's body language
If they're standing with their arms crossed, they may be annoyed or mad
If they have their hands covering their face, they may be trying to hide their expression or they may feel sad/overwhelmed
If someone is tapping their hands or feet, they may feel nervous or anxious
What should you do if you are trying to tell your friend/parent/teacher something, and they aren't paying attention or don't seem to be listening?
You could say "excuse me" or tap them lightly on the shoulder
You could ask them to talk to you when they're available
You could share how it feels when they don't listen to you
Someone may cry when they are sad or mad, and both are emotions.
Which of these is the best sentence to explain the difference between YouTube and Zoom.
a. YouTube you can watch videos and Zoom you can do videos with people.
b. Youtube is used for watching videos, while Zoom is used for video-chatting.
c. YouTube is for watching but Zoom you call other people.
b. Youtube is used for watching videos, while Zoom is used for video-chatting.
What can a person's face tell you about how they are feeling? Explain how someone's eyes/eyebrows and their mouth can give you a hint as to how they are feeling
If someone's eyebrows are raised, they may be surprised. If their eyebrows are furrowed, they may be concentrating or upset
If someone's eyes are bright and wide, they may be smiling under their mask!
Someone's mouth can be smiling = happy or frowning = sad
What are 3 ways that you can tell that someone wants to end a conversation with you?
They're not really responding to you, only nodding or saying "mmhm"
They say that they need to go or they have somewhere else to be
They begin to pay attention to something else
Write a sentence that explains the similarities between roblox and fort night, using the word because.
Roblox and fort night are similar because they are both games that can be played on the computer.
Which of these is the best sentence to describe the difference between fifth and sixth grade.
a. In 5th grade, I only had one teacher, but in 6th grade I have a few different teachers.
b. 5th grade is always the same teacher but 6th grade you have more than one.
c. In 5th grade there was one teacher but now there are more.
a. In 5th grade, I only had one teacher, but in 6th grade I have a few different teachers.
Does someone's facial expressions and/or body language always tell you exactly how that person is feeling? Give an explanation of why someone's body language and facial expressions may not actually match the way they are feeling
Sometimes people want to hide their emotions or the way they feel about being in a certain situation.
For example, some people smile when they are nervous, so that others do not know they are nervous.
Some people tap their fingers or feet as a habit and to soothe themselves, not necessarily because they are nervous.
What are two ways that you can make sure that another person understands what you are talking about?
Look at their facial expressions or their "body language"
ask them if they understand what you're saying or if they're able to follow along
Which of these sentence sounds the best and explains why a dog and a fish are the same.
a. Dogs are big and fish are smaller.
b. Both a dog and a fish could be a pet.
c. Dogs are a pet and fish too.
b. Both a dog and a fish could be a pet.
Pick the sentence that sounds the best and tells the difference between an ipad and a laptop.
a. Laptops have keyboards but not iPads.
b. iPads you touch the screen and laptops you type.
c. A laptop has a keyboard and a large screen, but an iPad does not come with a keyboard and is usually smaller than a laptop.
c. A laptop has a keyboard and a large screen, but an iPad does not come with a keyboard and is usually smaller than a laptop.
Today I smiled at my coworkers, instead of saying hello
As my friend told me a story, I raised by eyebrows to express confusion and concern, but I didn't say anything.
What should you do if you notice that someone is no longer interested in participating in the conversation?
Ask them a question about themselves or about something they are interested in.
end the conversation and talk to them another time