Greetings
You walk into class and see your teacher. What is a friendly greeting you can say?
Hi! or Good morning!
Your friend says, “I watched a funny movie last night.” A connected comment might be:
"I love funny movies!"
You lost their wallet. You and your teacher looked in the classroom. Where else can you look?
Gym, lunchroom, school bus
You and your classmate both like sports. What is a good conversation starter?
What is your favorite team/game?
You want to know where lunch will be on the field trip AND how much it will cost. Practice asking the question.
Where will lunch be on the field trip and how much money will I need?
You see a classmate sitting alone at lunch. What is something you can say to greet them before joining?
Hey, can I sit with you?
Someone says, “I brought my lunch today.” What’s a connected comment?
‘I brought mine too’ or ‘I like the cafeteria lunch!'
You can’t log into your Chromebook. Who can help?
Teacher, TA, Chromedepot
You want to talk to someone new in class. What is a safe conversation topic?
School, hobbies, music, weekend plans?
Your teacher is giving directions and you don’t understand. What could you ask using an "I statement"?
‘I don't understand the directions. I need them explained again?
Your neighbor waves at you while you’re getting off the bus. What should you do?
wave back or say ‘Hi!’
Your classmate says, “My birthday is next week.” Add a connected comment.
‘That’s cool! Mine is in the summer.’
You’re feeling sick during class. When should you tell the teacher?
Right away
You’re talking to a teacher. What is an appropriate topic?
Class, assignments, or school events?
You want to get to know a classmate. What is a good question?
‘What do you like to do for fun?'
You haven’t seen your friend all weekend. You want to start a conversation. What greeting can you use that also shows you care?
Hey! How was your weekend?
A friend says, “I’m nervous for the test.” Add a connected comment.
‘Yeah, it seems hard’ OR ‘I bet you will do great'
A student is being teased in the hallway. Name the problem and who can help.
That is not nice, and a teacher adult can help.
Your friend looks upset. What is an appropriate topic to start?
‘Are you okay?’ or ‘What’s going on?'
You want to stay in a conversation about music. Ask a related question.
‘Who’s your favorite singer?
Your principal says hello in the hallway. What is an appropriate and respectful greeting you could use in return?
Hello, how are you?
A classmate says, “I’m excited because our class gets to go on a field trip soon.” Add a connected comment.
‘Me too — I really like going on field trips’ or ‘I wonder what we’ll see there.’
You and your friend are arguing and can’t solve it. Who can help you work it out?
A teacher, or trusted adult?
You want to keep a conversation going. Name a topic-changing strategy.
Pick a related topic, ask about their interests, or make a connected comment?
You want to start a conversation with a new student. Use ALL THREE:
– a greeting
– a question
– a connected comment
‘Hi, I’m ___. Do you like this school? I like the lunch here.’