Conversation Strategies
Having a converation is like driving a car. You want to keep the conversation moving _________.
Forward Or Backward
Forward
Your friend says, "I had a really bad today."
Which comment would be appropriate?
"I'm sorry to hear that." Or "Well, I had a great day!"
"I'm sorry to hear that."
You're friend says, "I'm looking forward to the next three day weekend."
Which question would be best?
"Do you have any plans?" or "Did you see the Masked Singer last night?"
"Do you have any plans?"
When talking to someone, I can ask them _______.
Questions Or Comments.
Questions.
Your friend says, "We won our soccer game last night."
Which comment would be best?
"You got lucky." or "Congratulations! Nice work."
"Congratulations! Nice work."
Your teacher says, "I'm out for dinner tonight to celebrate my birthday."
Which question would be best?
"How old are you?" or "What resturant are you going to?"
"What resturant are you going to?"
Making a Comment is a conversation strategy.
True Or False
True
Your friend says, "We are learning about fossils in science class."
Which comment would be best?
"That is interesting." or "Math class is my favorite."
"That is interesting."
Your friend tells you they are going to the mall this weekend. Which question would be best?
"What do you want to buy there?" or "Have you ever played laser tag?"
"What do you want to buy there?"
Comments include sayings such as, "That's great", "Very cool", "I think that's interesting."
True or False
True
Your mom reminds you that tomorrow is school picture day.
Which comment would be best?
"I need to find something nice to wear." or "I hope the cafeteria has chicken wings."
"I need to find something nice to wear."
Your sibling tells you that he/she had a horrible nights sleep. Which question would be best?
"Did you have a bad dream?" or "Did you stay up too late?"
"Did you have a bad dream?"
"Where are you from?", "What's your favorite movie?" are examples of what?
Questions or Comments.
Questions
Your friend says, "I'm looking forward to the next three day weekend."
Which comment would be best?
"You're so extra." or "Me too."
"Me too"
Your mom says, "I want to go to the movies this weekend."
Which question would be best?
"What movie do you want to see?" or "Do I have to go with you?"
"What movie do you want to see?"