Listener
When you are the listener, what is expected?
I look at the other person, pay attention to what they share, and actively listen.
When you are the speaker, what is expected?
Look at the other person while you talk, speak clearly, keep the conversation on the topic, and do not ask TOO many questions.
You see your friend on the bus. How do you start a conversation with them?
Ask a question, tell a joke, sing We Don't Talk About Bruno.
You want to start a conversation. What do you NOT want to do: throw a rock to get their attention or wave to get their attention?
You do NOT want to throw a rock to get there attention!
How can you show someone you are listening to them?
By looking at them as they share, not talking while they are, or reacting.
How do you know it is your turn to talk?
When the other person stops or asks you a question!
How can you start a conversation?
Share a joke, ask a question, say hi, ask to do something together.
You want to give someone a hug. You run up to them and give them a hug
do or do not
do not
How does the other person feel when they know you are listening to them?
Seen, heard, valued, appreciated, respected, good, calm.
When you are the speaker and you yell at the other person, how does it make them feel?
Confused, angry, upset, frustrated, hurt, sad, mad.
When you want to end a conversation, should you stop and say bye or run away from the other person?
Say bye!
your teacher is talking to a group of students. You get angry because she’s not listening to you.
Do or do not do
do not.
wait my turn.
How does the other person feel when you are not listening to them?
Not heard, frustrated, disrespected, not appreciated, upset.
When you are the speaker and you whisper softly so the other person cannot hear you, how does it make them feel?
Confused, sad, left out, unimportant, upset.
How can you continue a conversation?
Ask a question, share a reaction, share a personal story, change the topic.
your friend is talking and you have something you want to say. You wait until they’re finished and then you share your idea.
Do or do not do
Do
How do you know when it is your turn to listen?
When the other person is talking!
you are the speaker and the listener is nodding and looking at you.
They are listening and interested
You see a friend alone at recess. What do you do?
Ask them how they are doing, ask if they would like to play with you, tell a joke, sing a song, say heyyyyy.
talk over someone when they are already talking
do or don’t
Don’t