Conversation Starters Worksheet

Instructions: Fill in your own information in each prompt. Then practice saying these aloud with a partner or by yourself.

1. Hi, my name is __________________________.
   
   
   
   
2. I like ____________________________ because ____________________________.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. One of my favorite games/movies/books is ____________________________.
   
   
   
   
4. Have you ever ____________________________? (e.g., “Have you ever tried skateboarding?”)
   
   
   
   
   
   

Follow-Up Question

Using your answer from question 2 or 3, write a question you can ask someone else:
______________________________________________________________

Practice Dialogue

Choose one starter above and write a short script for a conversation opener:

You: ____________________________________________________________


Friend: ____________________________________________________________


You: ____________________________________________________________

Social Bingo Game Set

Instructions:

• Give Jaskiran one bingo card and a marker (e.g., chips or pencil).
• As you prompt or role-play each social action, she listens for the action description.
• When she performs or observes the action correctly, she marks that square.
• Aim to complete a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to win a “Bingo!”
• Celebrate each Bingo with positive feedback and a small reward (sticker, praise).

Bingo Card Example

Tip: Print cards in color and laminate for reuse.

Call Sheet for Teacher

1. Ask a question
2. Smile warmly
3. Give a compliment
4. Make eye contact
5. Say “Hello!”
6. Share your name
7. Nod while listening
8. (Free!) Wave hello
9. Use a friendly tone
10. Ask “How are you?”
11. Talk about a hobby
12. Repeat what you heard
13. Tell one fact about yourself
14. Show your hands relaxed
15. Laugh appropriately
16. Ask “What do you like?”
17. Use someone’s name
18. Wait patiently before speaking
19. Offer a follow-up question
20. Say “Thank you”
21. Tell a favorite game
22. Say “Nice to meet you”
23. Give a high-five
24. Mirror their facial expression
25. Invite them to join

How to Play:

• Shuffle the call sheet cards (or number slips) and draw one at random.
• Read the action aloud and model it if needed.
• Jaskiran performs it to mark her card.
• Continue until she achieves Bingo.

Role-Play Dialogue Cards

Instructions:

• Print and cut out each scenario card before the lesson.
• Shuffle the cards and place them face down on the table.
• During the Role-Play Dialogue Game, have Jaskiran draw one card at a time.
• Read the scenario aloud, then encourage her to initiate and respond using the key opening phrases from the Chat & Connect Slide Deck.
• You (the teacher or aide) play the peer role, modeling tone, eye contact, and asking follow-up questions.
• Offer supportive feedback after each exchange.
• Aim to complete 4–5 cards in the 15-minute Role-Play segment.

Scenario Cards

1. Meet someone at lunch
   You sit next to someone new in the cafeteria. Start a conversation by greeting them and asking what they’re eating.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. See a classmate playing a game
   You notice a friend playing a game during break. Ask them what game it is and if you can join.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Weekend plans
   Ask a classmate what they are doing this weekend and share one thing you plan to do.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Compliment a drawing
   You see someone’s drawing in art class. Give a compliment and ask how they made it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Favorite book
   Ask a peer about their favorite book and share one of yours, then ask a follow-up question about why they like it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Welcome a new student
   Greet a new student in class. Ask their name and one thing they like to do at school.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection & Quiz

Instructions: Reflect on today’s activities and complete the self-assessment quiz.

Part 1: Reflection Questions

1. Which opening phrase or scenario felt easiest for you today?
   Why do you think it felt easiest?

1. Which phrase or action will you try the next time you talk with a peer?

1. Write one small conversation goal you want to practice tomorrow (e.g., “I will ask a follow-up question”).

Part 2: Conversation Confidence Quiz

Complete the Conversation Confidence Quiz to rate how confident you feel about your social opening-up skills.

• Circle your answer for each question.
• Use your responses to guide your next practice goal.