Think it vs Say it
You see your friend in the hallway wearing a shirt that you think is really ugly. Should you think it or say it?
Think it!
When you are having a conversation, should you stay on topic, or keep switching the topic?
Stay on topic!
Where should you be looking during a conversation?
At the the person you're talking to--eye contact!
A student in your class is sitting quietly and looking at the teacher when they are talking. Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected!
Pick a peer to ask, listen and respond: If you were invisible, where would you go and what would you do?
Great job!
Your friend just got a new haircut and you think it looks great! Should you think it or say it?
Say it!
Think of 2 conversation topics you could talk about with friends.
Examples: animals, movies, what they did over the weekend, etc.
What is a nice way to greet someone in the morning?
Examples: Good morning! How are you today? What's up? Hi!
Your friend comes up to you at recess and raises her hand to be called on to speak. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected! We don't need to raise our hand at recess.
Pick a peer to ask, listen and respond: If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be and why?
Awesome conversation!
At your birthday party, someone gives you a gift that you HATE! Should you think it or say it? Why?
Think it! If someone gave you a gift that they spent time picking out for you, it would hurt their feelings to tell them you hated it
Your friend tells you they saw a new movie this weekend, but you have never heard of that movie. What is something you could ask them to stay on topic?
Examples: What was the movie about? Did you like the movie?
When your having a conversation, should one person do all the talking, or should it be back and forth?
Back and forth, we all should take turns during a conversation!
Your teacher asked you to work with someone you didn't like. You sit with that person and do the assigned work and follow the directions. Expected or unexpected?
Expected!
Pick a peer to ask, listen and respond: What is your favorite part of going to school?
Great job listening!
Your friend is wearing a new pair of shoes that you love. Should you think it or say it? Why?
Say it! Giving someone a compliment will make them happy and is a nice thing to do.
When talking about pets, your friend says they have a dog. What is a follow-up question you could ask them?
Examples: What is your dog's name? What kind of dog is it? Is your dog big or small?
One way to continue a conversation is to make a comment. What is another way?
Ask a question!
You're playing a game with your friend during class. They win and you start crying and yelling "that's not fair!" Expected or unexpected? Why or why not?
Unexpected! When losing a game, we should be kind to our friend that won and say something like "great job! That game was fun."
Pick a peer to ask, listen and respond: Would you rather live in a spaceship or a castle?
Keep up the good conversations!
When should you "think it" instead of "say it?"
If it will upset or offend someone else
Choose a friend in the group and give an example of a conversation topic you would talk about with them.
Examples: sports, movies, swimming, school, etc.
How should our body be during a conversation?
Sitting up, facing the person talking, ears should be listening
You get a birthday present from your grandma and it's a sweater, not the game that you asked for. You say "I didn't want a sweater! I wanted a game!" before you throw it on the ground. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected! Your grandma would feel sad if you said that about a gift. You could say "thank you" instead and tell your mom later that you really wanted the game.
Pick a peer to ask, listen and respond: Who lives in your house with you?
Great work!