Interested/Not Interested
You're trying to talk to Gabby but she is looking away. Is she interested or not interested?
Not interested
What can you say to start a conversation?
Hi, Hello, Hey
Iliana says hi to David. David wants to keep the conversation going. What can he say next?
Hi, how are you, what's up, etc
Alec, David, and Brandon are talking about Basketball. Alec says "I want Chik-fil-a" Is Alec's comment on topic or off topic?
Off topic
What comment could you make?
My favorite show is Sam and Cat.
That's awesome, I love that show, nice
Reid is talking with Lyla. He noticed that Lyla turns away from him. Is Lyla interested or not interested?
Not Interested
When you're starting a conversation how should your body be positioned?
Facing the person you're talking to
Alec is talking with Hailey. After they say hi they are both standing there. What question could Alec ask Hailey?
How are you? What are you doing after school? How was your weekend? etc
Halina, Reema, Nehir, Anna, and Macie are talking about shopping. Anna says "My favorite store is Macy's". Is this comment on topic or off topic
On topic
What question could you ask?
Matt says "I'm feeling excited today!"
Why are you feeling excited? What are you excited about?
Macie is chatting with Anna. Anna is nodding along and smiling. She is making eye contact with Macie. Is Anna interested or not interested
Interested
When you're starting a conversation, where should your eyes be looking?
Looking at the person you're talking to
Nehir is talking to Abdullah. They are talking about their weekend. Nehir asks "How was your weekend". What could Abdullah answer?
My weekend was good/fine/ok
Mrs. Rappa and Mrs. Pender are talking. Mrs. Rappa says "We have the best students!" Mrs. Pender says "I know, they are great". Is Mrs. Pender's comment on topic or off topic?
On topic
What comment could you make?
Reema says "I'm feeling sick today"
I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you feel better
How can you tell if someone is not interested?
Looking away, body facing away, head down, etc
Brandon walks up to Matt to have a conversation. What should Brandon say?
Hi Matt
What are the 3 Model Me Rules for maintaining a conversation?
Ask a Question
Add a Comment
Follow Along
Saif and Matt are talking about the weather. Matt says "It's going to snow tomorrow". What an on topic question/comment Saif could make?
Wow, I love the snow, that's a bummer, it's going to be cold, etc
What question could you ask?
Jack says "My basketball team is going to state"
When do you play? Who do you play? Where will the games be? Who is on the team?
How can you tell if someone is interested?
Smiling, nodding, body facing the person, eye contact
Jack wants to talk to Blake but Blake is busy sending an email. What could Jack say to get Blake's attention?
Excuse me Blake
Smiling, nodding, looking
Iliana is having a conversation with Hailey. Hailey says "I'm looking forward to this weekend". What on topic question could Iliana ask?
What are you doing this weekend?
What question or comment could you make?
Reema says "I have my favorite lunch today!"
That's awesome, cool, that's nice
What did you eat?