Topic Maintenance

What does it mean to contribute relevantly in a conversation?

• Share thoughts and opinions, but avoid going off topic

• Talk about unrelated subjects

• Dominate the conversation

• Stay silent

Which question should you ask to know your audience?

• Is this topic appropriate for this audience?

• Can I talk about anything I want?

• Should I ignore the audience?

• Is this a private conversation?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should you do if someone talks over you once?

• Yell at them

• Politely listen

• Leave the conversation

• Talk louder

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a polite way to ask someone to pause if they are dominating the conversation?

• Stop talking now!

• Wait, let's go back to what you were saying about…

• I don't care about this.

• You're wrong.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How can you help someone who is being talked over in a conversation?

• Ignore them

• Talk over them too

• Ask, "[Person’s name] What were you just saying?"

• Change the subject

What is a good strategy to bring others into the conversation if you notice you have been dominating the conversation?

• Ignore their input

• Ask them the same or similar question they asked you

• Talk continuously

• Change the topic frequently

Why is topic maintenance important in conversations?

• It helps avoid communication

• It keeps the conversation on track

• It encourages arguments

• It allows for more distractions

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a sign that you might need to adjust your conversation for your audience?

• Everyone is engaged

• People look confused

• Everyone is nodding

• People are asking questions

What is a sign that you might need to adjust your conversation for your audience?

• Everyone is reacting.

• People look upset or uncomfortable.

• Everyone is contributing.

• People are asking a lot questions

What is an important aspect of being respectful in a conversation?

• Agreeing with everything the other person says

• Using volume as a conversational weapon

• Avoiding personal attacks

• Ignoring the other person's ideas

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3