Body Language
Facing toward someone who is talking to you shows that you are _______________ in what they are saying.
Interested
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." What can you say to me back?
Any reasonable answer.
Appropriate or Inappropriate.... Kirby keeps talking to his teacher about the movie Frozen for a long time and doesn't stop talking to ask any questions; His teacher keeps looking away and is walking away from him.
Inappropriate because his teacher is showing that she is not interested anymore by her body language. Kirby should stop talking about Frozen now or ask the teacher a question about something she likes.
What is a conversation starter?
A phrase or question that begins a conversation.
What is a polite way to end a conversation?
It was nice talking to you. I have to go now. See you later. Talk to you later. Have a good day.
Looking around or at the floor shows that you are _____________ in what they are saying.
Not interested
I'm going to say something and I want you to ask me a question about it........
Any reasonable answer
Appropriate or inappropriate response? Why or why not?
Mrs. Ruhl: "I really love going to the beach. I love building sand castles and swimming in the ocean."
Celeste: "Kirby Characters are the best!"
Inappropriate because response did not stay on topic with what Mrs. Ruhl was saying.
What is a follow up question?
A question about what the person just said to you. It must stay on topic.
Should you walk away from someone while they are talking to you?
No. That's not good manners. Let them know you have to go.
Fidgeting with your clothes and playing with your pencil shows the speaker that you are _____________ in what they are saying.
Not interested
Give me your opinion after I tell you my opinion......
Any reasonable answer
If a topic is inapproriate because the listener does not know or understand the topic, it falls into which category. Content, Environment, Interest, or Background Knowledge
Background Knowledge
Give an example of a conversation starter. (clue... Ask a question)..
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
Ask an appropriate question....
"I am very sad."
"Why are you sad?"
How can you tell if someone is listening to you when you are talking to them?
They are looking at you and will answer you back or ask you a question about what you said...
Give an appropriate response... Remember to stay on topic...
"I really love Kirby Characters so much!"
Any appropriate answer...
Appropriate or inappropriate? Why or why not?
Celeste: "I really like Frozen 2 better than Frozen 1."
Mrs. Ruhl: "I agree with you! Frozen 2 was the best!"
Appropriate because Mrs. Ruhl stayed on topic with what Celeste was saying.
Give an example of a conversation starter.
I really don't like brussel sprouts. Do you like brussel sprouts?
Ask an appropriate question...
"Math is my favorite subject at school."
"Why do you like math so much?"
How do you show your teacher you are paying attention to them in class? Think about SHINE
Sitting up straight, Hands together or in your lap, In your own space, Noise level zero (voice off), Eyes on the speaker.
Should you look at someone (make eye contact) when they are speaking to you? Why or why not?
Yes, you should because they will know you are listening to them.
Appropriate or inappropriate? Why or why not?
Celeste: "I have 25 Kirby Characters! How many do you have?"
Mrs. Ruhl: "My dog is very big and fluffy."
Inappropriate because Mrs. Ruhl's response didn't stay on topic with what Celeste was saying.
Give an example of a follow up question for this conversation starter. Did you see the movie Frozen?
Yes I saw it! What was your favorite part? Who was your favorite character? Did you like the ending?
Ask an appropriate question...
"Summer is the best season!"
"Why do you like summer so much?"