Lesson Plan

Chat Confidence Blueprint

Students will learn to start, maintain, and end polite conversations by practicing greetings, turn-taking, and compliments in structured activities.

Developing conversation skills builds confidence, strengthens peer connections, and promotes social inclusion—vital for a positive classroom community.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Greetings Review

5 minutes

Step 2

Conversation Starters Show

10 minutes

Step 3

Greeting Gallery Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Turn-Taking Talk Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Compliment Circle Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Conversation Starters Show

Why Conversation Skills?

Starter 1: Ask About Their Day

Starter 2: Give a Compliment

Starter 3: Ask for Help or Opinion

Starter 4: Share Something About Yourself

Starter 5: Follow-Up Questions

Non-Verbal Cues Matter

Let’s Practice!

Great Job!

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Can We Chat Confidently?

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Lynette Hewitt

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