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Pragmatics

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    non-verbal communication cues, body proximity, interrupting, changing topic
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  • Maya and Leo are talking about recess. Sam walks up and starts talking while Leo is still talking.
    Is Sam interrupting? What should Sam do first?
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  • Ava is talking to Ben. Ben stands very close to Ava. Ava takes a step back.
    What did Ava’s body do? What should Ben do?
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  • Liam is talking to Zoe. Zoe looks away and starts playing with her pencil.
    Is Zoe listening with her eyes? What could Liam say?
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  • Noah and Ella are talking about lunch. Noah suddenly says, “My dog is brown!”
    Were they talking about dogs? What could Noah say first?
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  • Three kids are talking. Jack walks up and waits quietly. When they stop talking, Jack says, “Can I tell you something?”
    Did Jack wait his turn? Did Jack interrupt?
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  • Olivia is talking to Mia. Mia yawns and looks at the clock.
    What clues does Mia’s body give? What could Olivia do?
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