Useful Phrases
Your classmate did not answer your question and is looking in another direction. What can you ask?
You were using markers and you colored on your hand or shirt. Is this a big deal? What can you do?
It's no big deal. You can ask to go wash your hands.
Your classmate comes in and says, "I can not believe that just happened!" What can you ask?
What just happened?
Your classmate just got yelled at by the teacher and now they have their head down on the desk. How do they feel?
They are probably angry and embarrassed.
Your teacher greets you and says "What's new?" What can you say back?
You could say "nothing much" or tell them something you are interested in talking about.
Your classmate is being really loud and distracting. What can you say?
Can you please be quiet? I am having trouble listening.
You are missing the notebook that you need for class. Is this a big deal?
Your classmate says they went away on a trip last weekend. What can you ask?
Where did you go?
Your teacher is trying to explain something but some students are interrupting her. How does she feel?
She is probably frustrated and impatient.
Your classmate asks, "Do you have an extra pencil?" What do they mean and how should you respond?
They probably need to borrow a pencil. You can look to see if you have another one to lend them or say, "Sorry, I don't have another pencil."
Someone said something to you, but you didn't hear what they said. What can you say?
Can you please say that again? I didn't hear you.
You are in class when you notice that you put your shirt on backwards! Is this a big deal? What can you do?
Your classmate tells the class that they have a new puppy. What can you ask?
What did you name your puppy?
They probably feel happy and excited.
Your classmate asks, "Do you have a partner for the project?" What does this mean and how can you respond?
They probably want to be your partner. You can say, "No, let's work together."
You are in a crowded hallway and someone is standing in your way. What can you say?
Excuse me, I need to get by you.
You are wearing a new pair of shoes and they make your feet hurt. While in class, you notice that your foot has a blister. Is this a big deal? What can you do?
It's not a big deal. You can ask to go to the nurse for a bandaid.
Your classmate says that they excited because their cousin is coming over after school. What can you ask?
What are you guys going to do?
Your classmate just told the class that their grandmother is very sick. How do they feel?
They are probably a little sad and scared.
Your classmate is holding UNO cards and asks if you know how to play? What do they mean and what can you say back?
They probably want to play UNO with you, you could say "No I don't, but I'd like to learn!"
The activity is about to start and you are not ready. What can you say?
Hold on a minute. I'm not ready.
You are in school and you start to feel overwhelmed and agitated. Is this a big deal? What can you do?
It's not a big deal, but don't ignore how you feel. Ask your teacher if you can take a minute to breathe deeply and relax.
Your classmate tells the class that they got a toy that they want to play with. What can you ask?
What is the new toy?
Your classmate keeps making funny noises and giggling during class. How do they feel?
They probably feel silly and playful.
Your teacher asks, "Is everything alright?" What do they think and what can you say back?
They might think that something is wrong or you are upset. If everything is alright, you can say, "I'm fine. Thank you."