Jimmy- Inferences
Sara's mom cooked her oatmeal. When the oatmeal came out of the microwave Sara did not start to eat it.
Why?
Because the oatmeal was hot!
The class has a field trip today. Everyone but one student brought in a permission slip.
What is the problem?
How would you solve the problem?
The problem is that the student forgot his permission slip?
A solution would be to talk to his teacher and ask them to contact their parent.
Your friend gives you a complement.
What should you say back?
Thank you!
Ask someone about their weekend.
Jonny was at the zoo. His favorite animal to see had a long tall neck with brown and orange spots.
What animal was Jonny looking for?
A Giraffe!
Jack is having trouble seeing the writing on the board. He wants to ask a classmate what it says, but the teacher says there should be no talking.
What is the problem?
How could he solve the problem?
The problem: He can't see the board and he cant ask a classmate what it says. He's stuck!
The solution: Raise his hand and ask his teacher if he can move closer to the board.
You're not interested in the conversation. Should you just ignore who is talking to you?
No. You should be polite and continue the conversation.
Find out when someone's birthday is.
Hey ____, when is your birthday?
When it was time to go to lunch Max got upset when he looked for his lunchbox. He had to borrow money from his teacher to buy lunch.
Why was Max Upset?
Because he forgot his lunch.
Bridget is using a permanent marker to make a poster for the bulletin board. The marker leaks and Bridget has ink on her hands. She wipes her hands on her white shirt.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Bridget just stained her white shirt.
Solution: Wash the shirt with a stain remover as soon as possible.
How do you gain the attention and start a conversation with one person when there are 3 other people in the room?
Say their name first. That way they know you are talking to them and not another individual.
See what a friend had for dinner last night.
_____, what did you have to eat for dinner yesterday?
Kate was excited all day. When Kate gets home she will receive presents and get to eat cake!
Why is Kate excited for today?
Because it was her birthday!
Michael brought peanut butter cookies for the class today. It was his birthday. Tony and Mandy are allergic to peanuts.
What is the problem?
What is a possible solution?
The problem is that Tony and Mandy are allergic to the cookies Michael brought in.
A solution would be to apologize and find an alternative snack for them.
Someone said "I went to the mall this weekend"
Give me an example of a question response.
Give me an example of a comment response.
Question: What did you get at the mall?
Comment: Wow, that sounds fun!
Complement someone in the room.
_____, your shoes are really cool!
Even though it was only April, Ethan wore shorts to school and did not wear a coat. Everyone wore sunglasses outside.
What was the temperature outside?
It was hot/warm!
Craig and Devon have been building a huge sand castle at the beach. They have been working on it for 3 hours. Their sunscreen washing away in the water.
What is the problem?
What is a possible solution?
The problem is that their sunscreen washed off and they might get sunburn!
A solution is to reapply sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun.
How do you let someone know that you are done with a conversation or topic?
Transition to a new topic or say "it was great talking to you about ____"
Find out if anyone likes the same color as you.
Hey ____, I like the color ____. What color do you like?