Navigating Conversations: Social Skills for Elementary Students

What is one of the key skills mentioned for having a good conversation?

• Interrupting the speaker

• Talking without listening

• Keeping your eyes on the speaker

• Changing the topic frequently

In the conversation between Jimmy and Mandy, what did Mandy initially do wrong?

• She asked too many questions

• She stayed silent

• She changed the topic

• She interrupted Jimmy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Mandy say to stay on topic after Jimmy mentioned he wanted pizza?

• I want a cat

• I want a burger

• I want to go home

• I want to play

What could Riley say to keep the conversation going after hearing about the park?

• I don't like parks

• What did you do at the park?

• I went to the mall

• Let's talk about something else

What are Kendal, Matt, Jeffrey, and Sophia doing to make their conversation good?

• Ignoring each other

• Talking over each other

• Changing topics frequently

• Taking turns talking

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Amelia look sad while Derek is talking?

• She is hungry

• She is tired

• She is distracted

• She is not interested in the topic

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should Derek do to make Amelia feel better?

• Change the topic to something else

• Ignore Amelia

• Ask Amelia about her interests

• Keep talking about his interests

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended conversation skill?

• Taking turns talking

• Keeping your eyes on the speaker

• Staying on topic

• Interrupting frequently

What is a good way to show you care about what the other person is saying?

• Asking questions and making comments

• Changing the topic

• Looking away

• Talking about yourself