Vocabulary
He had an altercation with his brother over who was going to borrow the car that night. What does altercation mean?
fight, quarrel
When it is your turn to speak in a conversation?
When there is pause in the conversation
Conversation about animals
Conversation about animals
What are social skills?
The skills we use to communicate and interact with each other
Pick a topic and naturally shift to a different topic
Pick a topic and naturally shift to a different topic
He felt isolated because everyone seemed to have a friend in the class except for him
lonely, outcast
What can you do to show the speaker that you are paying attention?
Eye contact, don't interrupt, show by saying yes or shaking your head
conversation about jobs
conversation about jobs
What are good topics of conversations to have?
Similar interests/hobbies, sports, school, weather, etc...?
Talk about travel for 5 turns
Talk about travel for 5 turns
She needed to _________ the violin in order to do well at the recital.
practice
Give one strategy for engaging in a group conversation
think of questions in your head, use positive self talk, use nonverbal cues/body language to show you are listening or want to talk, etc.
Have a conversation about your weekend for 3 turns
Have a conversation about your weekend for 3 turns
For personal space, What is the appropriate distance away from someone?
An arms length away
Initiate a conversation about reading
Initiate a conversation about reading
If someone has low motivation , they can set a goal to help them get going. What does motivation mean?
ability to get started on a task
What are the 2 types of language we use when communicating?
Verbal and non-verbal language
What are three ways to initiate a conversation with a stranger?
ask for the time, compliment them, ask a question, introduce yourself etc.
Name two situations where talking less than an arms length away would be appropriate
whispering to friend, couch/park bench with family, etc.
Have a three-turn conversation about graduation
Have a three-turn conversation about graduation
What can you do when feeling overwhelmed
Talk to someone, take a break, or use a coping skill
What are examples of how you can show someone that you are actively listening to them? (name 4)
Eye contact, asking questions, making comments, open posture, gestures, nodding, facial expressions, etc...
How do you know it's not a good time to join a group conversation?
strangers, whispering, very close together, off by themselves, etc.
What are important social skills to have? (name 2)?
Communications skills (both non-verbal and verbal), active listening skills, conflict resolution, active listening and empathy
Talk about a time you felt proud of yourself
Talk about a time you felt proud of yourself