Conversation!
Talking! Between two or more people on a variety of topics.
Is interrupting during a conversation expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
A classmate walks in wearing a soccer jersey. What are some questions we might asked them based on this clue?
Do you like soccer? Do you play soccer? Who is your favourite team?
2 comments, 1 question.
Why do we need to consider our words before we say them?
Our words can make people feel good, but they can also hurt someone else's feelings.
Name 3 people who you might talk to throughout the day.
Mom, dad, friends, family, teacher, classmate, etc.
Expected!
You see a classmate reading a book about a Super Hero. What are some questions we can ask them based on this clue?
Who is your favourite super hero? Do you like ______?
Ask a question based on the following topic: school.
What's your favourite subject? Least favourite? What grade are you in?
This is so boring, this sucks, etc.
Name 3 topics you might like to talk about.
Games, books, movies, music, people, school, etc.
Is facing someone and showing positive body language expected or unexpected during conversation?
Expected!
What are some ways someone can show you they are interested in a conversation?
Using eye contact, listening, responding, nodding, staying on topic, smiling if appropriate, etc.
Make a comment based on the following topic: video games.
I like video games. My favourite is ________. I don't like _______.
What might someone SAY based on this scenario: a classmate walks in wearing a cast.
I hope you feel better, are you okay, etc.
What are some topics we might talk about with a close friend or family member?
Our feelings, personal topics, things we enjoy, etc.
Is shouting in the middle of a calm discussion expected or unexpected?
Unexpected!
What does FILE stand for?
Friends/family, interests, likes/dislikes, experiences.
Ask a question based on the following topic: weekend plans.
What are you doing next weekend? What are you doing this weekend?
What might someone THINK and then SAY based on this scenario: a classmate walks in wearing new shoes but you don't really like them.
THINK: wow, I don't like those shoes
SAY: I'm happy you got new shoes! Nice shoes!
What are some topics we might talk about with someone we don't know that well?
Weather, non-personal things, a tv show we watched, etc.
Is changing topics quickly during conversation expected or unexpected?
Unexpected!
Why is thinking about other's interests important?
If we don’t keep in mind the other person’s interests, they might feel like we don’t care about them. Taking interest in what others like can be a way to grow a relationship.
What happens if we don't stay on topic?
Our comments and questions should fit together like puzzle pieces. If our comments or questions are off topic, the puzzle pieces don’t fit together and the conversation can become confusing or frustrating.
How might someone FEEL based on the following: a classmate does not make the basketball team and they are pretty upset, someone walks up to them and says "well, you weren't that good anyways".
Sad, upset, angry, hurt, embarrassed.