Starting a Conversation
Topic: Valentine's Day
What are your plans for Valentine's Day?
Lead: This has been a terrible day!
During PE class a girl is crying and holding her elbow. What happened?
She fell and hurt her arm.
I get a new puppy!
Why is it important to give a comment during conversation?
To show your friend that you were listening.
Topic: Summer
What are you doing over the summer?
Lead: My grandparents are coming to visit me.
Fun! What do you plan to do on their visit?
The sky is getting cloudy and dark. What might happen?
It is going to rain or storm.
I am having a bad day.
Oh no!
Why should we ask our friends how they are doing?
It is polite and shows we care.
Topic: Sports
What is your favorite sport?
Lead: I'm going to a movie with my friend.
The teacher is smiling as she hands back your test paper. Why do you think she is smiling?
You did well on the test.
My favorite food is pizza.
Nice!
What is a compliment?
When someone says something nice to you.
Topic: Video games
What video games do you like to play?
Lead: My sister made me so mad!
I'm sorry. What did she do?
The school bus stops at your neighbor's house but no one gets on. What might be happening?
My neighbor is sick or is not going to school for some reason. Maybe my neighbor overslept.
I like to watch Netflix.
Cool!
What does it look like to listen during conversation?
Face your friend, quiet hands, voice off, ears open, body still.
Topic: Weekend
What are you doing this weekend?
I can't wait until Saturday!
What are you doing this weekend?
You are at the zoo and one of the exhibits is closed. What might be happening?
That animal is sick or being fed.
My mom is feeling sick.
I'm sorry to hear that.
If someone asks you a question, you need to . . .
Answer it and then ask them a question back.