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Ms. Larsen said, "I'm so sad, one of my chickens was missing this morning." 


Make a follow up comment to show Ms. Larsen you are listening.

I'm sorry!

Are you okay Ms. Larsen?

That's so sad! 

Oh no! 

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Adam said, "It is my brother's birthday next week!"

What are two questions you could ask him to keep the conversation going? 

What day is your brother's birthday?

How old is he turning?

Did you get him a gift?

What kind of birthday cake does he like? 

Will he have a birthday party? 

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Spring Break is the best week of the year. During Spring Break you have nice weather, you can go on vacation, and there is NO SCHOOL! My friends love to relax on Spring Break and I know my teachers love it too! 

What is the topic? 

Spring Break

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What should you do if your friend answers a question but you don't understand them?

1.Ask them to repeat themselves.

"Sorry, can you say that one more time?" 

2.Try and guess what they said but make sure you ask!

"Did you say you LIKE the Seahawks or you DON'T like the Seahawks?"

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Jake and Tony are having a conversation. Jake asks Tony a question and Tony answers the question. Tony asks Jake a question about the SAME topic. They boys laugh because Jake tells a funny joke that is ON TOPIC. 

How do the boys feel about having a conversation? 

HAPPY! 

EXCITED!

JOYFUL!

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Nathan said, "I love watching rockets fly to space, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF!" 

Make a comment that is ON TOPIC. 

THEN

Make a comment that is OFF TOPIC. 

1. That's cool Nathan- rockets are sweet!



2. I like quesadillas Nathan! 

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Nilla said, "Guess what I did this weekend?"

What are two questions you could ask to keep the conversation going? 

1. What did you do this weekend, Nilla?

2. Who were you with this weekend?

3. Did you have an awesome weekend?

4. Where did you go?

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Pick one friend in group and tell me what TOPIC they like to talk about. 

Answers will vary

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Hayley is sitting at a table with Nilla and Adam. Nilla and Adam are talking about their favorite TV shows. How can Nilla and Adam include Hayley in their conversation? 

Ask Hayley about her favorite shows. 

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What should you do if there is a LOOOOONNGGGGGG pause in a conversation with a friend? 

-Ask a question!

-Make a comment!

-Tell a story or joke on topic!

-Ask them about something that they talked about.