Idioms
What does "hold your horses" mean?
Be patient, wait, wait patiently
Why do we want to know if others have similar interests to us?
Talking only about your self and your own interests - is this a driver or stopper. Why?
- makes person not want to talk to you
- person might think you are self absorbed
What clues do we need to use to figure out how someone is feeling?
- facial expression
- body language
- tone of voice
- what they are saying
What is the function of a hammer?
To put nails into the wall, use for building
What does it mean to "rain on your parade"?
To give someone bad, disappointing news
Why is the background brief important when telling others about something we did?
The listener is not confused, they understand the who, what, where, when, why
Give an example of a conversation driver in this conversation:
Person 1: I just got this outfit at the mall!
Person 2:
- Anything complimentary (such as "that looks great")
- asking a follow up question (like "what store did you go to")
- making a related comment (such as "I like shopping at the mall too")
Your soccer team came in second place at the championships. How might you feel?
- upset
- disappointed
- angry
- happy that you got this far
- proud of your accomplishments
Tell 2 different meaning for the word "ring".
- noise a phone or doorbell makes
- type of jewelry worn on finger
- boxing ring
What does it mean to "throw caution to the wind"?
Take a risk, do something risky
What compliment could you say to a friend after watching them in a Unified Theater performance?
you did a great job
you are so talented
I loved how funny you were
Change this stopper into a driver:
Maddy just returned from vacation, and was excited to tell about her time at Disney World to Abby. When Maddy was talking about her vacation, Abby yawned and looked at her phone.
Tell what Abby should have said instead.
- make eye contact, smile
- make a related comment
- ask a question
You make a face at your friend across the classroom and mouth the words "I'm sorry!"
What could have happened and how does the other person feel?
Answers vary
When describing something, what are 3 important elements?
function
location
category
parts
what it looks like
What does it mean to "stab someone in the back"?
To betray something, go against someone without them knowing
Use the background brief to tell about something that happened today or yesterday.
use who/what/where/when and why (if applicable)
Name 3 ways to keep the conversation going.
- Asking Questions
-Making on-topic comments
-Making Connections (sharing something similar)
-Talking about others interests
-Giving Compliments
-Showing you’re listening
-Reading others’ body language as clues
You are in class, and another student is called to the main office. What are 3 reasons why.
- getting picked up for appointment
- getting an award
- did something wrong and has a consequence
- someone turned in something they lost
Tell 2 meanings for the word "bat".
Bonus: what do you call a word that has more than 1 meaning?
bat: small animal that lives in a cave
bat: an object you use to play baseball
What does it mean when someone says "it makes my blood boil"?
Makes someone very angry
Turn to your partner and ask them 2 questions about their summer.
answers vary
"I was late to school today because I missed the bus". Think of a conversation driver to keep the conversation going.
- ask any related questions or make any related comment
The teacher is collecting homework. When he comes to Bianca she does not hand it her work. She looks down sadly and shakes her head.
What are 2 reasons Bianca didn't hand in her homework.
- she forgot it
- it was ruined
- it was too hard and she didn't do it
- she didn't know about it
- didn't realize it's due today
Describe a lion using the important elements.
an animal
lives in the jungle, plains, desert
eats meat
has a mane, paws, tail
is beige
large
dangerous