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Chat & Play: Conversation Starters

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Lesson Plan

Chat & Play: Conversation Starters

encourage conversation

This lesson is designed to encourage 2nd grade students to engage in conversation through a fun and interactive game. By participating in this lesson, students will develop their communication skills, learn to listen actively, and collaborate with their peers. This lesson is important as it fosters social interaction and helps students build confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.

Audience

2nd grade students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Printable Conversation Starter Cards, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Explain the importance of conversation and how it helps us connect with others.
  • Introduce the activity: a game that will help us practice talking and listening.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to ask students about their favorite topics to talk about.
  • Encourage students to share why they enjoy these topics.
  • Highlight the importance of asking questions and showing interest in others' stories.

Step 3

Activity: Conversation Starter Game

8 mins

  • Distribute the Printable Conversation Starter Cards to each student.
  • Explain the rules: Each student picks a card and starts a conversation with a partner using the prompt on the card.
  • Encourage students to listen actively and ask follow-up questions.
  • Rotate partners every 2 minutes to ensure everyone talks to different classmates.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Ask a few students to share something interesting they learned about a classmate.
  • Reinforce the value of conversation and encourage students to practice these skills outside of the classroom.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on favorite conversation topics among students.

What is your favorite topic to talk about?

Encourage students to think about topics they enjoy discussing with friends or family.







Why do you enjoy talking about this topic?

Help students articulate their interests and what makes these topics engaging for them.







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Worksheet

Printable Conversation Starter Cards

Cards with prompts to help students start conversations with their peers.




What is your favorite animal and why?







If you could have any superpower, what would it be?







What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?







If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?







What is your favorite food and why?




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