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These kids are having a conversation about their math homework. Do you think it would make sense to tell them how much you like pizza?

No, that is not on topic. You can change the topic when everyone is done talking about their math homework.

A classmate asks you if you like the game monopoly. What do you say?

Answer yes or no. Ask them if they like it too, make a comment “it’s a really fun game” invite them to play “we should play after school!”

Your friend says “I like your hat!” What do you do/say?

Make eye contact, say thank you OR make a comment “Thank you, its red, my favourite colour!”

Your classmate asks you what your doing this weekend. What do you say?

Answer the question! Make a comment, ask a related question.

You walk into Surrey Place and you see a friend from group! What do you do?

Prepare ahead: what will you say? Wait for a good time. Smile, make eye contact, move closer and say hello!

A friend asked you if you like the Trolls Movie. What would you do next?

Say yes or no.. talk about the movie OR ask them “did you like it?”

A friend just told you that they are going to the cottage! Ask a question or make a comment!

Cool! I have never been to a cottage! Or where is the cottage? What will you do there?

When someone asks me a question I should…..?

Make eye contact, turn towards the speaker and answer the question. BONUS: Then what??

In a conversation I can ask a question, I can answer a question, or I can make a _____?

Comment! Make a comment related to the topic.

I see and look with my ____.

Eyes. Making eye contact and turning my body to face the person who is talking.

My friend is talking to me about a movie they saw and I want to talk about the movie too! First I need to ____ until they are finished.

WAIT. In conversations we take turns. Its nice to wait and not interrupt.

When talking to someone what should you do with your body?

Turn my body towards the person speaking, stay an arms length away, make eye contact and listen and wait for your turn to talk.

When talking to someone what should I do with my eyes.

Look at the person speaking. Make eye contact to show you’re interested and show that you are listening.

The guy in this photo is trying to show his friend a video on his phone, is she listening? How can you tell?

No, she is turned away from him and not making eye contact. BONUS: should he keep showing her? Is she interested?

Are they listening to the person who is talking? How can you tell?

Yes. They are making eye contact with him, and their bodies are turned towards him. They are doing a good job listening to a friend talk!

Is the guy in this photo listening to the speaker? If not, how do you know?

No. He looks bored and not interested in what she is saying because he is not making eye contact and his body is not facing her. BONUS:Should she keep talking?