Conversation Rules
What is a conversation?
When you talk back and forth with a friend or adult.
What size is this problem: you drop your ice cream on the ground.
Small problem
How can you solve this problem?
You forgot your homework at home.
Shut up!
Think
What are Mrs. McAuleys kids name?
Autumn and Mason
When someone asks you “how are you today?” How do you respond?
I am very good, how are you?
What size is this problem: you want to go to your friends house and your mom says no.
Small problem
At recess, Billy doesn’t want to play with you.
Varied responses
You have a cool shirt on today
Say
When is Jamal’s birthday?
July 23rd! Tomorrow!
Why is it important to make eye contact?
So the speaker knows you are listening
What size is this problem: you fall down the stairs and sprain your ankle.
Big problem
How can you solve this problem?
You spill your lunch tray over in the cafe. What do you do?
Ask the cafeteria for another lunch. Stay calm
Your picture is nice, but you could add some more color.
Say
What room number is Mrs McAuleys room ?
212
If you do not want to talk when someone is talking to you, what can you say?
I am not ready to talk right now.
What size is this problem and why is it that size: You got to school and forgot your homework folder. You are very upset and yell at your teacher “ it was my moms fault”
Small problem - varied responses
Solve this problem?
You are thirsty but you forgot a water bottle and you. She use the water fountain due to COVID 19.
Ask to get a cup of water
What is that food you are eating? Gross!
Think
What classroom does Miss Russo work in at Pine Glen?
109
When you are talking to a teacher or a friend you must do these three things.
Make eye contact, listening ears, voice off
What size is this problem and why?
You want to be the line leader but today is not your turn.
Be flexible
What is the problem that is being solved?
The solution is to ask your teacher for help.
The problem is you do not know the answer for math and you are getting very frustrated.
I am so annoyed with you, stop bothering me!
Think
What town and state do you live in?
Burlington, Massachusetts