Conversation Stoplight Introduction

​Conversation Stoplight Introduction

​https://slp.everydayspeech.com/video/conversation-stoplight/soGlRLmtO1If8J2se7HlL8PAD

Open Ended

What is the setting?

Fill in the Blanks

Who are the characters?

Fill in the Blanks

Who is this?

Multiple Select

Who is the main character?

Open Ended

What did Zach do while Serena was talking?

Video Response

How did Zach know when is his turn to talk?

Open Video Recorder

Video Response

What are some signs you can use to tell when you have the “red light” and need to wait your turn to talk?

Open Video Recorder

Audio Response

What are some signs you can use to tell when you have the “green light” and can take your turn to talk?

Open Audio Recorder

Open Ended

Read this situation and tell what you would do. Geri wants to tell Jade about her new pet, but every time Geri tries, Jade starts talking over her. How do you think this makes Geri feel?

Video Response

What should you do if you and a friend both have exciting news you want to share?

Open Video Recorder

​https://slp.everydayspeech.com/video/joining-an-ongoing-conversation/sN1TQ7LdkO6vCWRnhFZQr9cGt

​When we want to join in a conversation, we can think about a stoplight. We wait until we have the green light or a time when no one else is talking so we don't interrupt anyone.

​JOINING AN ONGOING CONVERSATION

Multiple Select

How can you tell when you can join a conversation? Mark all answers.

• Listen to the group

• Wait until the group looks away

• Watch their faces

Multiple Select

How might others feel if you join in at an awkward time? Mark all.

• Nervous

• Confused

• Annoyed

Multiple Choice

What is a good way to join in a conversation?

• Asking a question about popular topics

• Listening from across the room

• Making an on topic remark about that conversation

Multiple Choice

Which choice sounds like the best time to join in?

• There is a pause in the conversation

• Everyone is finished talking and moved on to new activities

• The group has shifted topic to talk about something new

Multiple Choice

When is a time you wouldn't join in?

• Someone just asked a question

• Someone is answering someone else

• Someone is thinking about what to say

​Lets Review:

Grab the worksheet and complete, hand back to Ms. Hilleshiem or Ms. Sanders.