Problem Solving
Idioms
Topic Maintenance
Initiating Conversation
Rude or Polite?
100
For Thanksgiving Break you will travel out of state. You will need to sit next to your sister. What can you do to make the car trip better?
What is play a game together, listen to music, watch a movie, etc.
100
I'm stuffed! - very tired - very full - very warm
What is very full.
100
Your aunt asks, "What did you guys bring to dinner?" What should you say next?
What is answers will vary....
100
Your Grandparents just arrived at your house. How should you start the conversation?
What is "Hi Grandma and Grandpa!"
100
Thanks for making the turkey!
What is POLITE!
200
For Thanksgiving your Grandmother always makes turkey and ham. You don't like turkey or ham. When she offers you the food, what should you do?
What is take just a little or say "no thank you"
200
Count your blessings. - count the turkeys - have a lot to be thankful for - count to ten
What is have a lot to be thankful for
200
Your mom asks, "Do you want to look at the shopping ads with me?" What should you say next?
What is answers will vary....
200
You're carrying a heavy cooler in from the garage. How would you start this conversation
What is "can someone help me?"
200
I don't want to sit by Grandma. I want to sit by Sam.
What is RUDE!
300
Grant wants you to come over and play on Friday after Thanksgiving. Your Granny and Papa are only in town for a few days and you don't get to see them very much. What will you do?
What is tell Grant that you need to spend time with family and you will play with him after your family leaves town.
300
Cold turkey. - frozen turkey - cold outside - quit completely
What is quit completely.
300
Your cousin asks, "Can I sit by you?" What should you say next?
What is answers will vary....
300
Your uncle is watching the football game. How would you start this conversation?
What is "Who is playing?" or "What's the score?"
300
Dad always eats too much!
What is RUDE!
400
You really want to sit next to Grandpa at dinner. Your brother took that seat. What will you do?
What is politely ask your brother to change seats with you or find another seat that is close to Grandpa.
400
Pigging out - see a pig - snort when you laugh - eat way too much
What is eat way too much.
400
Your Grandpa says "Pass me the potatoes" What should you say next?
What is answers will vary....
400
Your mom is busy in the kitchen. How would you start this conversation?
What is "Hey mom! Do you need any help?"
400
Mom burned the green beans.
What is RUDE!
500
Your Uncle Garrett is teasing you. He keeps saying "You are what you eat!". You're getting mad that he is calling you a turkey. What will you say?
What is politely ask him to stop calling you names.
500
Sweet tooth. - likes sweet food - say something nice - lunch tastes sweet
What is likes sweet food.
500
Your Uncle asks you "How's school going?" What should you say next?
What is answers will vary....
500
Everyone is playing football in the front yard. How would you start this conversation?
What is "Do you mind if I join?"
500
The mashed potatoes are warm.
What is POLITE!
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