Ring Ring Who is There
What is the FIRST thing you should do when calling someone?
Say hello and who it is!
Example:
Hello, it's Mrs. Alisha!
Don't get too personal at first
What does this mean?
When first getting to know someone don't share personal things at first.
True or False?
When talking with someone only talk about things that you like and know a lot about so you have things to say.
Why?
True or False-
You should be a little more serious when you're first getting to know someone
True!
Don't tell a joke right away when getting to know someone
Why should you not repeat jokes?
A joke usually isn't funny if you have already heard it. It looks like you don't have any other material.
TWO!
Getting personal too quickly.
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Talk to Mrs. Alisha and be a CONVERSATION HOG
Conversation Hog- you control the conversation and do not allow other people to talk. You may cut off the other person or not even let them speak.
Charades! Get your classmate to guess what rule you are breaking?
----VC----
How loud or soft where you?!?!?!
What is wrong with what Mrs. Alisha does?
Peek-a-boo
Jokes should be age appropriate.
Peek-a-boo is not age appropriate for a teen.
What is the LAST thing you should do when ending a phone call?
Say GOODBYE =)
Don't be an interviewer----
To earn these points BREAK this rule in a role play with Mrs. Alisha
Did you ask questions over and over again?
How do you find a common interest when talking to someone?
Why is it important to find a common interest?
Ask questions, but not too many in a row.
Why? Because they give you things to talk about and things to do together, they keep the conversation interesting
Role play----
What rule did Mrs. Alisha break?
Have good body boundaries!
Not too close---not too far
What is wrong with the way Mrs. Alisha is joking with another staff member?
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Don't use insult jokes. They can hurt people's feelings and they may not want to be friends with you.
What is an example of a COVER STORY?
Hint: A cover story is the reason that you have to hang up.
I have to go finish my homework.
My mom needs her phone.
I have to go eat dinner.
Role play----
Break this rule-
Don't be repetitive
Did you keep saying the same thing over and over again?
True or False
If you ask your friend question during a conversation, you should answer it as well.
True- After the other person finishes, share something related about yourself that relates to the topic
----EC----
Eye contact----
Don't stare, but look at the person
briefly look away once awhile
Why should you avoid dirty jokes?
Dirty jokes often make other people uncomfortable and may give you a bad reputation
You are up!
Make a phone call to Mr. Scott or Ms. Alaina. Appropriately call and get your question answered and win the points!!
Challenge: Find out when our spring break is!
Did you...
Introduce yourself?
Did you ask for the right person?
Did you tell them thank you?
Did you say goodbye?
In this role play, what rule does Mrs. Alisha break?
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Don't police!
Don't correct other people's grammar.
Role play!
Pick a staff member in the classroom to have a conversation with.
Possible topics:
Weekend plan
Spring break plans
Favorite sport
Favorite restaurant
Let's talk about how you did!
It is important to ask open-ended questions when talking with someone in a conversation.
What is an example of an open ended question?
Any question that you cannot answer with a yes or no.
Tell Mrs. Alisha this joke----
Q. Are any Halloween monsters good at math?
A. No—unless you Count Dracula!
What humor feedback did she provide you (how did she feel about the joke)
She did not like it. She gave a fake laugh.