Staying on Topic
Is this staying on topic?
Jake: I really like the new Superhero movie!
Megan: Did you know that we are having pizza for lunch?
No! Jake was talking about the movie and Megan made a comment about pizza.
Is this a connected comment?
Sarah: I love playing Mermaid Life in Roblox!
Mike: I've never played that before, but I like Adopt Me.
Yes! Mike's comment was still about Roblox.
Henry is talking to his friend Nina. He wants to talk to her about Super Mario, but he knows that she doesn't have a Nintendo Switch. Instead he talks to her about the new movie that's coming out. Is Henry using his topic radar?
Yes! He switched his topic to the new movie.
Is this staying on topic?
Becca: I'm so excited to play outside this weekend!
Tyler: Me too! I want to play in my treehouse.
Yes! Becca made a comment about playing outside and Tyler made the comment about playing in his treehouse.
Is this a connected comment?
Orion: I loved the book that Mrs. Ritzman read to us today!
Abby: What are we supposed to do in math?
No! Orion was talking about the book that Mrs. Ritzman read, and Abby asked about math.
Caden is talking to his friend Tina and telling her about his baseball game. Tina looks away and replies, "Oh." Caden continues to tell her about the game. Is he using his topic radar?
No! Tina is not showing interest in the baseball game, but Caden continues to talk about it. He could switch to a topic they both are interested in.
Have a conversation with a family member. Make sure to ask questions, make connected comments, and use your topic radar!
Have fun!