Lesson Plan
Question Quest Lesson Plan
Students will practice asking and answering personal questions to build reciprocal conversation skills, focusing on appropriate question formation, active listening, and response recording.
Developing reciprocal conversation skills supports social interaction for students with mild autism, boosting confidence, peer engagement, and communication competence.
Audience
3rd Grade Students with Mild Autism
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Guided practice with question cards and peer interaction
Materials
Conversation Question Cards, Response Recording Sheet, Classroom Timer, and Whiteboard and Markers
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Print and cut out Conversation Question Cards
- Make copies of the Response Recording Sheet, one per pair of students
- Test and set up the Classroom Timer
- Write sample questions and answers on the Whiteboard to reference
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
- Gather students in a circle or semi-circle around the Whiteboard
- Explain the lesson objective: practice asking and answering personal questions with a partner
- Show an example card and model reading the question clearly
Step 2
Modeling
3 minutes
- Select a volunteer or co-teach with another adult
- Use two Conversation Question Cards to demonstrate:
- Ask the question aloud
- Listen actively to the answer
- Record the answer on the Response Recording Sheet on the board
- Highlight listening cues (eye contact, nodding)
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
- Pair students and distribute 4 Conversation Question Cards and one Response Recording Sheet per pair
- Set the Classroom Timer for 1 minute per question
- Students take turns:
- Student A asks the question on the card
- Student B answers and A records the response
- Swap roles for the next card
- Circulate, prompt as needed, and reinforce positive interactions
Step 4
Wrap-Up
4 minutes
- Bring students back together
- Invite 2–3 pairs to share one question and their partner’s answer
- Provide positive feedback and reinforce question-asking and listening skills
- Praise effort and encourage continued practice during free time
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Slide Deck
Question Quest
Reciprocal Conversation Practice
3rd Grade Tier 2 Intervention
15 minutes
Welcome students! Today we’ll play Question Quest to practice asking and answering personal questions. Get ready to build your conversation skills.
Lesson Objectives
• Practice asking personal questions
• Actively listen to responses
• Record answers accurately
Read the objectives aloud and highlight why each objective matters. Invite students to follow along.
Why Practice Questions?
• Develop social communication skills
• Boost confidence in talking
• Support peer engagement
Explain that asking good questions and listening helps us make friends and understand others better.
Materials
• Conversation Question Cards
• Response Recording Sheet
• Classroom Timer
• Whiteboard & Markers
Show each material as you read the list. Distribute items later.
Preparation (5 min)
• Print & cut conversation cards
• Copy recording sheets (one per pair)
• Set up the classroom timer
• Write sample Q&A on the board
Review these prep steps before students arrive.
Introduction (2 min)
- Gather in a circle around the whiteboard
- Explain the lesson objective
- Show and read an example question card
Gather students in a circle, explain what they’ll do, and model reading one question.
Modeling (3 min)
- Role-play with two conversation cards
- Ask the question aloud
- Listen actively and record the answer on the sheet
- Highlight listening cues (eye contact, nodding)
Use a volunteer or co-teacher. Demonstrate asking, listening, and recording. Point out eye contact and nods.
Guided Practice (6 min)
- Pair up and receive 4 cards & 1 sheet per pair
- Set timer: 1 minute per question
- Student A asks, Student B answers, A records
- Swap roles for next card
- Teacher circulates to support
Pair students, hand out cards and sheets, set 1-minute timer. Circulate to prompt and praise.
Wrap-Up (4 min)
- Regroup as a class
- Invite 2–3 pairs to share a question & answer
- Provide positive feedback and praise effort
Bring everyone back, invite pairs to share, and reinforce skills with positive feedback.
Worksheet
Conversation Question Cards
Print and cut these cards so that each student pair can use them for reciprocal conversation practice. Each pair should receive 4 cards per round.
- What is your favorite color?
- What is your favorite food?
- What is your favorite animal?
- How many brothers or sisters do you have?
- What is your favorite game to play?
- What do you like to do after school?
- What is your favorite book?
- What is your favorite movie?
- What is your favorite season and why?
- What is your favorite subject in school?
- Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
Worksheet
Response Recording Sheet
Write your partner’s name below and listen carefully. Record your partner’s answers to each question.
Partner’s Name: ______________________________
| Question # | Partner’s Response |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Use neat handwriting and check spelling.
Rubric
Conversation Skills Rubric
Use this rubric to assess students’ reciprocal conversation skills during the Question Quest activity. Circle or highlight the descriptor that best matches each student’s performance.
| Criteria | 4 – Exemplary | 3 – Proficient | 2 – Developing | 1 – Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question Formation | Asks clear, relevant questions using complete sentences and appropriate tone. | Asks relevant questions with minor errors in structure or tone. | Asks questions, but they may be unclear or incomplete. | Rarely asks questions or questions are unclear. |
| Active Listening | Consistently shows listening cues (eye contact, nodding) and offers feedback. | Shows listening cues most of the time; feedback is generally appropriate. | Occasionally shows listening cues but inconsistently; limited feedback. | Rarely shows listening cues or gives feedback. |
| Response Recording | Records partner’s answers neatly, accurately, and with correct spelling. | Records answers accurately with minor neatness or spelling errors. | Records answers but with several errors or illegible handwriting. | Records answers inaccurately or omits them. |
| Turn-Taking & Engagement | Always takes turns smoothly, stays engaged, and encourages partner. | Generally takes turns and stays engaged with minimal prompting. | Needs reminders to take turns or stay on task; participation is uneven. | Struggles to take turns, remain on task, or engage. |
Scoring Guide:
• 4 – Exemplary: Consistently demonstrates the skill with confidence.
• 3 – Proficient: Demonstrates the skill independently most of the time.
• 2 – Developing: Emerging skill; requires occasional support or prompting.
• 1 – Beginning: Skill is not yet developed; requires frequent support.
Use this rubric during the Guided Practice and Wrap-Up phases to provide targeted feedback and track student progress over time.