Skill 1: listening
what do you do with your eyes to let someone know you are listening?
eye contact
Why is it important to know how to start a conversation?
In the year 2007 who was President of the United States?
George W. Bush
What is Rickeil's favorite soccer/car game?
Rocket League
What did Miley Cyrus have for Christmas dinner?
Twerky
What should you be thinking about when someone is talking?
What is being said.
What is the first thing you should do when starting a conversation with someone?
Greet the person (hello, high five, etc.)
Who announced that they would run for president in 2007?
Barack Obama
What game was Turner really into 2 weeks ago?
Battlefront
Who is Santa's favorite singer?
When listening to someone, when is it your turn to talk?
What is a good thing to talk about before launching into your main topic?
________ talk
Small talk (how are you, how was your weekend, did you see the seahawks game?)
In Oregon, Ohio and San Antonio, Texas, October 1st is know as __________ ____________ Day, celebrating the famous Civil Rights Activist on the anniversary that she was arrested for not moving to the back of the bus.
Rosa Parks
What famous game from the 80s has 8th grade teacher Mr. Morgan been assigning to students because it involves the movement of shapes?
Why was frosty in the vegetable section at Fred Meyer?
He was picking his nose
What should you do when it is your turn to talk?
Say what you want to say.
Before launching into your main topic, what do you want to make sure the other person is doing?
Listening to you (nodding, eye contact, Mm-hmm)
December comes from the Latin root DECEM, which means what number?
10
What trivia game did Jay win on his birthday 3 weeks ago?
Kahoot! NBA logos edition
Why was the turkey let in to the rock band?
He had the drumsticks
Why is it important to be a good listener?
possible answers...It will make others feel listened to, respected, and it will help you to be successful in life.
After you have greeted, made small talk, made sure the person is listening, you have the green light to bring up the ____________ topic.
Main
How many events are there in a Decathlon?
10
What game involving tanks have many of the kids of 140 been playing during the month of November?
ShellShock
What do you call a shark that delivers toys at Christmas?
Santa Jaws