Back and Forth Conversation
Your friend told you that they went on vacation to Calgary. What are three questions you can ask them to learn more information?
- What did you do in Calgary?
- How was the city?
What is the climate in Mount Washington, NH?
What can you say to a friend who isn't feeling well?
- Put yourself in their shoes
- They would want you to help them and make them feel better
What can you do when you feel angry at school?
- Take a break by taking deep breaths, going to the principal's office, or go for a walk
- Talk to your teachers
- Take a cold shower when you get home
What does it mean to share the conversation?
What happens if you don't share the conversation?
- Take turns talking
- Your friend will be confused or angry.
What was the strongest tropical cyclone on record to hit New York?
The 1938 New England hurricane. The winds were 120 mph at landfall in Long Island.
What are three characteristics you'd like in a friend?
- Kind
- You enjoy spending time together
- You have things in common
How might someone feel if we tell them fake news?
Confused or disappointed
They might not believe us when we say real news.
How do you know when you can change the conversation topic?
- No one else has anything else to say
How much snow did the blizzard of 2017 drop?
It dumped 3 feet of snow for parts of PA and NY.
How can you change the conversation topic?
- Asking if you can change the topic
- Say if you don't want to talk about something anymore
- "On another note..."
- "How about if we talk about..."
- "Can we talk about something else?"
- "I want to switch the topic"
Your friend told you that they went to Miami, Florida for spring break. What are some questions you ask them to learn more?
How was the beach in Florida? Was the water warm?
What hotel did you stay in?
What was your favorite part of the trip?