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Lunchtime Chat Skills

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Lesson Plan

Lunchtime Chat Skills

Conversation skills

This lesson focuses on developing conversation skills for 1st-grade students in a lunchtime setting. Students will learn how to start and maintain conversations, listen actively, and use polite language. These skills are essential for building friendships and effective communication. The small group setting allows for personalized practice and feedback.

Audience

1st grade students (small group of 7)

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Materials

Printable Conversation Starters, Markers, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Explain the importance of conversation skills in making friends and communicating effectively.
  • Ask students to share what they think makes a good conversation.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

8 minutes

  • Distribute the Printable Conversation Starters to each student.
  • Explain that each card has a conversation starter.
  • Students take turns using their card to start a conversation with a classmate.
  • Encourage students to maintain the conversation for a few exchanges.
  • Provide feedback on how they can improve their conversation skills.

Step 3

Reflection and Closure

4 minutes

  • Lead a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Ask each student to share what they learned about starting and maintaining conversations.
  • Reinforce the importance of using conversation skills in everyday interactions.
  • Provide individual feedback to each student.
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Discussion

Conversation Skills Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the conversation skills activity and understand its importance.

What conversation starter did you use?

Encourage students to think about how they initiated the conversation.







How did it feel to keep the conversation going?

Guide students to express their feelings and thoughts about maintaining dialogue.







Why do you think conversation skills are important?

Help students connect the activity to real-life situations where conversation skills are needed.







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Worksheet

Printable Conversation Starters

Cards with different conversation starters for students to practice starting and maintaining conversations.




What's your favorite game to play?







Do you have any pets?







What's your favorite food?







What did you do over the weekend?







What's your favorite book or story?




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