Making Comments
My favorite food is pizza.
Me too!
I like sushi!
Cool!
Ask someone in your group a "What?" question to start a conversation?
Any question that starts with what.
"What did you do this weekend?"
"What do you do for fun?"
"What do you do to relax?"
Show me how you would greet a friend in the hallway.
Hi _______.
Show me how you would compliment your friend's new haircut.
I like your haircut!
Your haircut looks nice!
How should you respond?
"Hi My name is Liz"
I hate math.
Me too.
I actually like it.
Really?
Ask someone in your group a who question.
Any question that starts with who.
"Who are you going to prom with?"
"Who did you hang out with this weekend?"
"Who do you like to hang out with?"
What do you say to end a conversation?
Goodbye. Have a nice day.
See you later.
Show me how you would compliment a teacher's lesson.
Our lesson today was interesting! I really enjoyed it!
"I went to the zoo this weekend."
What follow up question could you ask?
What animals did you see?
What was your favorite part?
I went to Florida for Spring Break.
I took a vacation there once.
That sounds nice!
Ask someone in your group a where question to start a conversation.
Any question that starts with where.
"Where did you go for Spring Break?"
"Where would you take a vacation if you could go anywhere?"
"Where did you eat this weekend?"
You see Ms. Kirksey in the hallway. What is the best way to greet her?
A. Yo what's poppin' Kirksey?
B. Hi Ms. Kirksey. How are you?
C. Hey.
D. Say nothing.
B. Hi Ms. Kirksey. How are you?
A. It's nice.
B. It suits you!
C. I hate it.
D. It's beautiful.
B. It suits you.
You don't have to overcompliment someone. But don't tell them it's ugly.
"My favorite video game is fort nite."
What is an appropriate comment?
"Cool!"
"Me too"
Yum!
That sounds good.
I actually don't like meatloaf.
Ask someone in your group a when question.
Any question that starts with when.
"When do you go to bed?"
"When do you eat dinner?"
Show me how you should greet Ms. Rosenthal in the morning when you get to school.
Hi Ms. Rosenthal.
Good morning Ms. Rosenthal!
How could you compliment a friend's outfit?
Is it appropriate to give someone 5 compliments?
No
I want to be a doctor when I am older.
That's a great job.
Have you always wanted to be a doctor?
That's cool.
Ask someone in your group a why question.
Any question that starts with "Why"
"Why did you miss school yesterday?"
"Why is Fortnite your favorite video game?"
How should you introduce yourself to someone you have never met?
Hi, my name is _____. What is your name?
James is talking to a girl he likes. He wants to give her a compliment. He says, "Hi Megan, I like your sweater. I also like your shoes and your jacket. Also your hair looks really nice and I love your laugh. You also have a pretty smile. You are beautiful."
Is this a good way to compliment someone? Why or why not?
Not good. Too many compliments might come across as creepy!
Someone says "I was out sick yesterday."
What is a follow up question you could ask?
How are you feeling better?