Brad and Kelly are talking about something funny Kelly's dog did last night. Kelly and Brad stop laughing and there is a pause. Brad says, "speaking of dogs, I volunteered at the shelter on Thursday." Did Brad shift the topic appropriately?
Yes! That was a great transition.
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Justin is talking to Shelby about homework. Justin notices that Shelby opens her mouth like she is about to say something, so he gives her a chance to speak. Did Justin use the conversation stoplight?
Yes!
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What is topic shifting?
When you bring up something new to talk about during a conversation.
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Why is it important to topic shift carefully?
If we shift the topic at the wrong time, it confuses others (“crashes” the wave of conversation).
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How do you tune in?
Notice: what's happening now, your actions, and how your actions make others feel.
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banana
Go to last place!
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star
Double points!
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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trap
No points!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
Okay!
gift
Win 25 points!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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What is perspective taking?
"Putting yourself in someone else's shoes" or imagining how another person thinks and feels.
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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fairy
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
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What are expected and unexpected behaviors?
What normally happens in a given place (home, school, etc) vs. what is surprising, distracting, or rude.
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Explain the conversation stoplight: what do red and green mean?
Red: waiting for our turn to talk. Green: taking our turn to talk when there is a pause or someone asks us a question.
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Jasmine is telling Bianca about her weekend when Bianca remembers something really funny that happened to her last night. Bianca starts talking over Jasmine. Did Bianca use the conversation stoplight?
Nope!
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Brody and Frank are talking about their math test. “I’m so nervous!” Frank tells Brody. Brody says, “I’m not. I’m really good at math.” Frank says, “Oh okay...” and looks away. Is Brody tuned in?
Nope!
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How do we show someone we're listening?
Turn toward them, nod, ask questions or add comments ("cool!") when there is a pause.
