Post on 12-Jun-2020
Conversation Skills: Keep it
Going
Ways to Respond in a Conversation:
WITH
FEEDBACK QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
How To Give Feedback:
Comment on the
conversation:
I was at that
party too
I didn’t know that
That’s awesome
.
WOW!
How is he responding: question, feedback, or
answer? Did you have fun
at the party?
Yes!
Do you have a piece of gum?
No, Sorry.
How is he responding: question, feedback, or
answer What movie
did you watch last
night? Star Wars
I just finished reading the last Harry
Potter book! Oh Wow, awesome,
I’m reading the 6th now.
How is he responding: question, feedback, or answer?
I was playing Halo for
hours last night. Halo is
awesome!
I saw Jan the other day. I saw her too!
She was at the concert.
How is he responding: question, feedback, or answer?
I’m exhausted! Were you
up late last night?
I love basketball
Are you going to the game tonight?
Are you doin’
anything after
school?
Just home-work. How about you?
How is he responding: question, feedback, or answer?
I love Science
class this year.
Me too! Did you do
that homework?
How is she responding: question, feedback,
answer?
Take Turns – Stay on Topic
Wait for a pause – don’t interrupt
Don’t talk too long – stop and give the other person a chance to talk
Same topic for several turns
Ask follow up questions
Follow Up Questions
“Who…”
“What…”
“Where…”
“When…”
“Why…”
“How…”
Let’s Practice 1
“A” – Choose a topic card
“A” – Start a conversation with a comment or question on the topic
“B” – Respond with questions, answers, or feedback
“A and B” Keep It Going
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
Shift Topics
When you think you are both finished talking about a topic: • Use a transition phrase
Speaking
of…
By the way…
That reminds me….
Let’s Practice 2 “B” – choose a “shift topic
card” “B” – ask a question or make a
comment about the topic “A” – respond to “B” “A and B” – continue
conversation on topic for 2 or 3 turns
“A” – shift to the next topic using a transition phrase
“A and B” – continue conversation for 2 or 3 turns
Transition Phrases:
“By the way…”
“Speaking of …”
“That reminds me…”
Ending a Conversation
Ask one more follow up question or make one more on-topic comment
Use an “ending” statement such as: • “Well, I have to get going”
• “Gotta get to class”
Say “bye” or “see you later”
Let’s Practice 3
“A” – begin a conversation of a topic of your choice
“B” – respond to “A”
“A and B” continue conversation for 2 or 3 turns
“B” – end the conversation using an “ending” phrase
Ending Phrases:
“I’ve gotta go”
“Well, I’ll see ya later”
“Sorry, I’ve got to get going”
So, what do you think?
Why are conversations important to friendships?
Conversation Skills: Keep it Going!
Take turns Stay on topic Use questions, feedback,
and answers Use combinations-mix it up Use transition phrases to
shift topics Use an “ending” statement
when you finish a conversation
“Social Power” Point