Asking Questions
Name the 5 main Wh- question words.
Who, What, Where, When, Why
True or False ...
It is okay to ask for help when you need it?
True
Show me an example of NOT respecting someone's personal space.
Standing or sitting too close to someone.
What are some key words to use when talking about the sequence or order of something?
1. First, second, third, fourth ...
2. First, next, then, last.
3. Before, after.
4. Finally
You can't find Mr. Johns' office. Ask your teacher a question to help you find his office.
Where is Mr. Johns' office?
What is Mr. Johns' office number?
What does it mean to self-advocate?
1. To speak up for yourself.
2. To ask for what you need.
3. To ask for help and/or questions.
It's good to respect personal space, but if you're too far away someone may not know you're talking to them. Show me an example of standing way too far away to talk to someone.
Trying to talk to someone across the room.
Describe your morning routine.
First I __________.
Then I __________.
Next I __________.
Last I ___________.
Your friend falls while running in gym class. What question can you ask them?
Are you ok?
Do you need help?
Are you hurt?
Name one of the five key steps to self-advocate.
1. Identify the problem and clarify what you need.
2. Select the right person to ask for help.
3. Have confidence.
4. Speak up! Ask for help, be specific, and be polite.
5. Say thank you after someone helps you.
Everyone has different comfort levels with touch, such as hugs, high fives, fist bumps, etc. You notice your friend is crying at lunch and you want to help make her feel better. What could you ask to find out if it's ok for you to give them a hug?
1. Are you ok? Can I give you a hug?
2. Do you need a hug?
Describe the sequence for making toast.
First, get bread.
Then put it in the toaster.
Next, set the darkness level and push the lever down on the toaster.
Last, carefully take the toast out of the toaster and put it on your plate.
Your friend sends you a text to hang out, but forgets to tell you when he wants to get together. You see your friend later during Period 4. Ask your friend a question to find out when he wants to hang out.
When do you want to hang out?
You don't have everything you need to finish your classwork. Show what you would do and say to self-advocate in class.
1. Raise your hand.
2. "Excuse me. I'm missing something for this assignment. Can you please help me figure out what I need?"
3. "Thank you for your help."
You need to ask your teacher a question, but don't want the rest of the class to hear it. Show me an appropriate way to talk to your teacher without your classmates overhearing.
2. Ask your teacher to speak privately in the hallway.
Describe the sequence for brushing your teeth.
First open the toothpaste container.
Next, squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush.
Then, lightly wet the toothbrush (do you do this? I do!)
After that, put it in your mouth and brush your teeth (and tongue).
Then, spit out all that foamy toothpaste.
Finally, rinse off your toothbrush.
There's a new girl in class.
1. Ask the person sitting next to you the girl's name.
2. Ask the kid her name.
1. What is the new girl's name? ... Do you know the new girl's name? ... Who is that?
2. What is your name?
You're at the doctor for your checkup, but the doctor keeps talking to your parent instead of you. What could you say to politely advocate to be able to speak for yourself?
"Excuse me, would it be okay if I answer these questions for myself please?"
You're going to a movie and prefer sitting in Row F Seat 6 because it's in the middle. When you get there, you notice that someone you don't know is sitting in Row F Seat 5. There are a lot of seats available in the theater. Where should you sit?
Describe the sequence for drawing a house.
First draw a ___________.
Next draw a ___________.
Then draw a ___________.
Last draw a ___________.