The Art of Conversation
Practice conversation skills
In this lesson, students will engage in activities to enhance their conversation skills, which are crucial for making friends. The lesson includes ice-breakers, active listening exercises, and discussions on maintaining engaging dialogues. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social skills that are essential for building relationships and effective communication.
Practice conversation skills
Discussion Guide, Conversation Skills Worksheet, Pens, and Paper
- Begin with a brief introduction to the importance of conversation skills.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson: to practice and improve conversation skills.
Step 2
Ice-Breaker Activity
10 mins
- Conduct a simple ice-breaker activity where students pair up and share three interesting facts about themselves.
- Encourage students to ask follow-up questions to practice active listening.
Step 3
Active Listening Exercise
10 mins
- Introduce the concept of active listening and its importance in conversations.
- Conduct an exercise where one student speaks about a topic for 2 minutes while the other listens and then summarizes what was said.
Step 4
Discussion on Engaging Dialogues
10 mins
- Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about what makes a dialogue engaging.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Step 5
Conversation Skills Practice
5 mins
- Distribute the Conversation Skills Worksheet.
- Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on techniques for maintaining engaging dialogues.
- Recap the key points learned during the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
