Conversation Repairs 1
Teacher: Please take out your math books.
Student: Okay.
Teacher: Do all of the even problems on page 22.
Student: I cannot believe we have to do all of the problems on the page.
Your friend just returned from a vacation. What is one question you could ask them about it?
How might a new student feel? name two things you can do to help.
Nervous and anxious. Introduce yourself, offer to play with them and ask him about himself.
Your friend tells you they went to a concert this weekend. What is a comment you could make?
Madison has to do her homework, but forgot what the assignment was. What is one thing she could do to solve her problem?
Text a classmate, check the class website, etc.
Julie: I got a new puppy!
Kim: What kind of cat did you get?
Julie: Huh? I'm confused.
Your friend just got a new dog. What is one question you could ask them about it?
Sarah's best friend is moving far away next week. Tell two ways Sarah may feel and two ways she can stay in touch with her friend.
Sad and upset, angry? Send e-mails, connect on social media, visit during school breaks.
Your friend tells you they're feeling sick. What is a comment you could make?
Bill didn't do well on his spelling test. What are two ways he can do better next time?
Study harder, practice with a family member, double check his work before turning in the test.
Matt: Hey guys!
Group: (continue talking) So, what are going to do this weekend?
Matt: (walks away)
You just returned to school from the weekend. What is one question you could ask a friend?
Evan's grandmother passed away yesterday. What is Evan feeling? What are two things you might say to Evan once he returns to school?
Sad, angry, upset. "I'm sorry about your grandmother, "you must have loved your grandmother a lot. "Losing someone is hard".
Your teacher tells you that you have something to do for homework tonight. What is a comment you could make?
Tony is late to school almost every day because he takes too much time eating his breakfast. What are two ways Tony could solve his problem.
Get up earlier, eat less food, eat at school.
Annie: I'm going to see a movie this weekend! I'm so excited to see Harry Potter.
Trish: I can't wait to play soccer.
Annie: Huh?
You are joining a conversation about movies. What is a question you could ask the group?
Name two ways in which you can tell that someone is feeling mad.
Arms crossed, mouth pulled downwards, red face, stomping feet, screaming/yelling.
Your mom tells you that she wants you to go clean your room, but you want to play. What is a comment you could make?
Kylie's dog ran away. Name three things she could do to try to find him.
Walk around the neighborhood with an adult/family member, ask neighbors if they have seen him, put up flyers, have mom make a post on fb about the lost pet.
Art Teacher: Draw a rainbow on your paper.
Student: Can we use crayons?
Art Teacher: Of course. Make sure you use all of the colors.
Student: Why are we cutting it out?
You are joining a conversation about music. What is a question that you could ask the group?
Dad: What did you do at school today?
Daughter: I want to go outside and play with my friends.
Your friend tells you they are leaving for a vacation soon. What is a comment you could make?
Jason's friends are playing a new game. Jason wants to play but he doesn't know the rules. What are two things Jason could do to solve the problem?
Ask his friends how to play or watch them to figure out how to play.