Listener
When you are the listener, what is expected?
I look at the other person, pay attention to what they share, and actively listen.
When you are the speaker, what is expected?
Look at the other person while you talk, speak clearly, keep the conversation on the topic, and do not ask TOO many questions.
You see your friend on the bus. How do you start a conversation with them?
Ask a question, tell a joke, sing We Don't Talk About Bruno.
You want to start a conversation. What do you NOT want to do: throw a rock to get their attention or wave to get their attention?
You do NOT want to throw a rock to get there attention!
Where did Mrs. Albright go for winter break?
Florida
How can you show someone you are listening to them?
By looking at them as they share, not talking while they are, or reacting.
How do you know it is your turn to talk?
When the other person stops or asks you a question!
How can you start a conversation?
Share a joke, ask a question, say hi, ask to do something together.
You want to give someone a hug. What do you NOT do, ask before you give them a hug or run and jump on them?
You do NOT run and jump on them.
When does Quarter 2 end?
Friday, January 13th.
How does the other person feel when they know you are listening to them?
Seen, heard, valued, appreciated, respected, good, calm.
When you are the speaker and you yell at the other person, how does it make them feel?
Confused, angry, upset, frustrated, hurt, sad, mad.
When you want to end a conversation, should you stop and say bye or run away from the other person?
Say bye!
You are drinking water and someone makes you laugh. What do you NOT do, drink the water and laugh or spit out the water all over the place?
You do NOT spit out the water all over the place. EW!
Our trackers, we earn an end of month celebration!
How does the other person feel when you are not listening to them?
Not heard, frustrated, disrespected, not appreciated, upset.
When you are the speaker and you whisper softly so the other person cannot hear you, how does it make them feel?
Confused, sad, left out, unimportant, upset.
How can you continue a conversation?
Ask a question, share a reaction, share a personal story, change the topic.
You are eating blue raspberry Takis. What do you NOT do, wipe the blue raspberry Taki dust on your friend or wash your hands?
You do NOT wipe the blue raspberry Taki dust on your friend! Nope!
What are you going to do over the upcoming long weekend?
Answers will vary...
How do you know when it is your turn to listen?
When the other person is talking!
When there is something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call?
GHOSTBUSTERS!
You see a friend alone at recess. What do you do?
Ask them how they are doing, ask if they would like to play with you, tell a joke, sing a song, say heyyyyy.
You don't like how someone is behaving what do you NOT do? Ignore/walk away OR glare at them and talk about them as if they are not there
You do NOT glare at them and talk about them as if they are not there
Who thinks you are awesome, amazing, and the best ever?
Your Academic Communication teachers! (Mrs. Albright, Mr. Aaron, Ms. Abigail, and everyone else!)