Social Thinking

People use social thinking to socially think about others and how to appropriately interact.

• True

• False

How many steps are there to becoming a social thinker?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 9

The steps include using our brain, body, eyes and words.

• True

• False

Step 1 of becoming a social thinker is...

• Taking turns in conversation

• Listening to what others say

• Writing down your thoughts and feelings

• Thinking about people and what they think and feel

Step 2 of becoming a social thinker is...

• Looking around until you find something to stare at

• Being aware of your physical presence as well as the physical presence of others

• Turn and move your body however you want, whenever you what

• Moving around until you are comfortable enough to listen

Step 3 of becoming a social thinker is...

• Using your eyes to think about others and what they're thinking about

• Staring off, waiting for them to start a conversation

• Looking down until someone talks to you

• Looking around until you find something or someone to stare at

Step 4 of becoming a social thinker is...

• Stay silent until you are spoken to

• Saying the first thing that comes into your mind as a topic starter

• Using your language to relate to others

• Never sharing what you have to say

If the topic starter is 'school,' which of the following 'hooks' can be used as conversation starters: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• What do you like to do for fun at home?

• What do you have first period?

• When do you have lunch?

• What is your favorite class or subject?

If the topic starter is 'football,' which of the following 'hooks' can be used as conversation starters: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• Did you watch the game this weekend?

• Which is your favorite team?

• Are you going to sit inside or outside for lunch?

• Who do you think will win the Super Bowl this year?

In our fisherman analogy, words are like ____________. It helps to attract the fish (people).

• Phrases

• Greetings

• Boat

• Bait