Starting a Conversation
What should you do and say when introducing yourself to someone?
Smile!
Hi, my name is _______
Make sure to listen to their name!
What is a conversation.
Talking, between two or more people. A conversation has a beginning, middle, and end.
What is a compliment?
A polite way to give someone praise or show admiration.
Saying something nice about someone.
When should you ask for help?
Voice level 0
Name 2 things you can say to greet someone.
Hello
Hey
Good Morning
How are you?
What is a question you can ask someone during a conversation?
What did you do this weekend?
Do you have any pets?
Who is someone you can give a compliment to?
Anyone!
Teacher, bus driver, parents, friends, siblings
True or False If you break your pencil you should shout "Teacher I need help!"
False - You should quietly grab another pencil from your desk.
True or False
If I am hungry, I can eat my snack anytime?
False. I eat snack at my designated time.
Name a good time to start a conversation.
In TeenTalk, Lunch, Arriving at school, with friends, with family, etc.
Where should I be looking when someone is talking to me?
How can you compliment your friend that just got a new haircut?
I like your haircut. It looks nice.
Name a bad time to ask for help.
If someone is in the middle of an important task/ conversation, you can do it on your own, etc.
What is the expectation when you are finished with your lunch in the cafeteria?
Wait in your seat until the teacher tell you it's time to go. Make sure that your area is clean.
Name a bad time to start a conversation.
Work time, during a test, etc.
What can you say to end a conversation?
See you later!
Bye!
I have to get going to class, talk to you later.
Act out giving a compliment to a team member.
Sound Friendly.
Look Friendly.
Say something nice.
True or False - If you don't understand something and you say "Huh?" your teacher will know what you need help with.
False - When you ask for help, you should be specific about what you need help with.
True or False
Running in the hallway is ok if I'm in a hurry to get to class.
False. It is never okay to run in the hallway.
What is an open-ended question?
They allow for more detailed answers. Not just a "yes" or "no" question
During a conversation, what is more important, listening or talking? (trick question)
BOTH are important for a conversation
Is it okay to give a compliment to someone who is having a bad day? Why or why not?
Yes! That person is having a bad day and giving them a compliment will help "fill their bucket."
Act out asking someone for help finding something on the computer.
Wait for a good time, be polite and specific
False
It is best to wait until the teacher is done with whole group instruction to use the restroom.