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
answerWhat 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 awesom
e!
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 basketba
llAre 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 homew
ork?
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 conversat
ions important
to friendship
s?
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
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