Conversation
Name 2 things we SHOULD do during a conversation.
Take turns; find common interest; eye contact; listen; questions & comments, etc.
I like your shirt.
Comment
Your friend asks how you are feeling.
Good!
Why is humour good?
Makes people laugh; let's people have fun; find common interest, etc.
You want to watch TV but it is bedtime.
Very small (can solve alone, quickly & easily)
Name 2 things NOT to do during a conversation.
Interrupt; go off topic; not listen, etc.
What did you do this weekend?
Question
You invite your friend to watch a movie with you (you know they love movies!).
Good!
Name a time when humour would NOT be appropriate.
When people are focusing; people feel serious, etc.
You're doing a group project and forget to bring your part to school.
Medium (involves more people, not as easy to solve)
Complete this sentence: It bothers me when I talk to someone and they...
(personal opinion)
I went to the beach this weekend.
Comment
You fall down and your classmate laughs at you.
Bad.
What makes someone a good sport?
You and your brother want to play with the same toy, at the same time.
Small (might make you sad, but can solve alone without a big reaction)
During a conversation we should "Strive for __" turns.
Come up with your own QUESTION.
Awesome!
Good!
Tell us a joke!
That's great!
There is smoke coming out of your neighbour's house!
Very big! (causes serious damage, very hard to solve)
Pick a friend and have a short conversation (strive for 5!)
Great job!
Come up with your own COMMENT.
Good job!
You are playing a video game but only have 1 controller. Your classmate doesn't let anyone else have a turn.
Bad.
If your team wins, what could you say to the other team?
Great game, good job, we had fun, etc.
You were walking your neighbour's dog and he ran down the street without you.
Big (need adult help, can cause damage and take a while to solve).