Social Communication
You’re in a group discussion about weekend plans. Would you rather text your response or say it out loud?
Whatever you are most comfortable with!
Your friend says, “I like dogs.” You say, “I have a dog named Max.” Is that on-topic or off-topic?
On-topic.
What does the word “responsibility” mean?
A. A fun activity
B. Something you’re in charge of
C. A type of job
B. Something you’re in charge of.
Follow-up: Use "responsibility" in a sentence about school.
The word “light” can mean not heavy or bright. Can you give me an example of each meaning?
"This bag is light, and the light in the room is bright."
Fix this sentence: “He go to the store.”
"He goes to the store."
Your friend starts talking about sports, but you want to talk about video games. What could you say to keep the conversation on-topic?
Ex: “That sounds fun! Do you ever play sports video games?”
Connecting the two topics
Someone is talking about their favorite TV show, and you say, “Did you hear about the weather today?” Is that on-topic or off-topic?
Off-topic.
What is “collaboration” at work?
A. Working with other people
B. Doing something alone
C. Taking a break
A. Working with other people.
Follow-up: Give an example of when you might collaborate on a school project.
The word “park” can mean a place to play or to put your car somewhere. Give me an example of each.
"I go to the park to play. I park my car in the parking lot."
Create a sentence using the word “although.”
"Although it was raining, I still went for a walk."
If you're feeling overwhelmed in a group, what’s the best way to let the group know you need a break?
Ex: “Can I take a break for a few minutes?"
If someone is telling you about a school project and you start talking about lunch, how can you get back on-topic?
“Oops, I got distracted. Let’s talk about your project again.”
What is a “schedule”?
A. A list of your daily tasks and times
B. A type of food
C. A homework assignment
A. A list of your daily tasks and times.
Follow-up: Why is a schedule important at work?
“Fair” can mean something that’s equal or a fun event. Use “fair” in two sentences to show both meanings.
"It’s fair when everyone gets a turn. I went to the county fair last weekend."
Use a conjunction (like “and” or “but”) to connect these sentences: “I like pizza. I don’t like soda.”
"I like pizza, but I don’t like soda."
Your group is talking about a movie, but you start talking about something else. How can you get back to the movie topic?
Ex: “Sorry, I got off track. Let’s go back to the movie. What did you think of the ending?”
During a group conversation about music, you say, “I like to play guitar.” Then, you start talking about sports. What should you do next?
“Sorry, I went off-topic. Let’s go back to talking about guitar.”
Which sentence uses the word “initiative” correctly?
A. I showed initiative by starting the project early.
B. I ate lunch with initiative.
C. The initiative is my favorite hobby.
A. "I showed initiative by starting the project early."
Follow-up: What does “initiative” mean?
“Watch” can mean something you wear or something you do. Give me examples of each.
"I wear a watch to tell time. I watch TV after school."
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
A. The cat is under the table.
B. The cat is on between the table.
C. The cat is behind under the table.
A. "The cat is under the table."
During a group project, your teammates are talking fast, and you’re getting anxious. What can you do to help with your communication?
ex: “Can we slow down, or can I write down my ideas instead of talking?”
A friend is talking about their new job. You say, “I have a job too.” Then, you mention your favorite movie. How can you fix this?
“I got off-topic. Let’s go back to your new job—what's it like?”
What does the word “contribution” mean?
A. Something you add or give to a group
B. A type of game
C. A mistake
A. Something you add or give to a group.
Follow-up: Give an example of a contribution you can make in class.
“Bat” can mean an animal or something used to play baseball. Give me an example of both meanings.
"A bat flew through the sky, and I hit the ball with a baseball bat."
Combine these sentences using a transition word: “I finished my homework. Then, I watched TV.”
"I finished my homework, and then I watched TV."