Steps to clarify
First step of clarifying is to ask myself...
What don't I understand?
A question that gives a day or time
When?
Call Santa & tell him what you want for Christmas
I would like...
Order something from your favorite fast-food drive thru
Clarifying questions to ask:
What?
What do you mean?
How much?
Teacher gives project with no due date
Yes,ask for clarification on due date
The second step of clarifying...
What would help me understand it better?
A question that gives a place
Where?
Call a friend & invite them to your birthday party
My birthday is...
Order coffee for your mom at Starbucks
Clarifying questions to ask:
What?
What do you mean?
Why?
Friend wants to hang out this weekend, but does give time, place or activity
Yes-clarify details
The third step of clarifying...
Gain attention
A question to ask when we miss information
Can you repeat or say that again
Call a family member & give them directions to pick you up at school
You drive...
At the school you...
Clarifying questions to ask:
When?
How long?
Can you repeat that?
You ordered a burger, fries, & a drink. You paid & received the correct order
No clarification needed
The final step of clarifying is...
Ask a question to make things more clear
A question to ask when we don't hear information
Can you say that again louder?
Ask the librarian if they have a specific book you want. Ask which section you can find it in.
I'm looking for...
Where...
Order from Taco Bell
Clarifying questions to ask:
What?
Did you mean?
Your mom is working late & calls to tell you to make dinner
Yes-clarification on what to make & what time she will be home
Asking clarifying questions can help in situations like
Academics & social situations
A question to ask when we're unsure of meaning
What did you mean?
Call your mom & ask how to make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich
Clarifying questions to ask:
What?
Where?
How?
Order from Dairy Queen
Clarifying questions to ask:
Can you say that again?
What?
You are sent to the grocery store without a list
Yes-you need to know what you need to buy