How To Stay On Topic
True or False: You can switch topics once you are done talking about another
True
The weather has been super nice lately, I like the cooler weather. Is this an appropriate topic?
Yes
True of False: Interrupting is a nice things to do in conversation.
False
If Adam talks about apples, and Ryan talks about oranges.
Are they staying on topic?
No
Which body part do we use to listen when someone talks to us?
Our ears
My friend likes to collect stickers and dolls. Is this an appropriate topic?
Yes
Yes or No: Should we switch around topics super quickly when having a conversation?
No
Sage and Sarah are both talking about their favorite movies.
Are they staying on topic?
Yes
How do you figure out a topic?
By listening
Yes or No: Would talking about our favorite politician an appropriate topic?
No
What is it called when we look someone in the eyes during a conversation?
Eye contact
Sam and Liam were both talking about their favorite vacations. Liam ended up talking about planes, boats, and cars.
Did Liam stay on topic?
No
True or False: Asking questions is a bad way to learn more about a topic
False
True or False: We can talk about inappropriate topics whenever we want.
False
You are listening to music when someone is trying to talk to you.
Is that good conversation manners?
No
Ken was talking to Abby about hockey. Ken and Abby ended their conversation and are now talking about baseball.
Are they staying on topic?
Yes
What are the 5 W questions we can ask someone in a conversation?
Who, What, When, Where, Why
What is an example of an appropriate topic?
Hobbies, The news, school, food, etc.
When we have a conversation with someone, is taking turns talking and listening good conversation manners?
Yes
We are all talking about social skills on Zoom.
Are we staying on topic?
Yes!