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The Art of Conversation

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Lesson Plan

The Art of Conversation

Teach conversation skills

This lesson introduces young students to the basics of conversation, including how to start, maintain, and end a conversation politely. Through interactive activities and guided practice, students will learn essential communication skills that will help them in social interactions. This lesson is important as it builds foundational social skills, encourages empathy, and enhances students' ability to connect with others.

Audience

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Time

30 mins

Approach

Teach conversation skills

Materials

Printable Conversation Cards, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Conversation Scenarios, Markers, and Whiteboard

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what a conversation is and why it's important.
  • Ask students if they have ever had a conversation with a friend or family member and how it made them feel.

Step 2

Modeling Conversation

5 mins

  • Demonstrate a simple conversation with a volunteer student.
  • Highlight key parts: starting, maintaining, and ending the conversation.

Step 3

Guided Practice

10 mins

  • Use Printable Conversation Cards to practice starting conversations in pairs.
  • Encourage students to use polite words and listen actively.

Step 4

Independent Practice

5 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet: Conversation Scenarios.
  • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the scenarios, focusing on how to maintain and end conversations.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students and discuss what they learned about conversations.
  • Ask students to share one thing they will try to do in their next conversation.
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Worksheet

Printable Conversation Cards

These cards contain conversation starters to help students practice initiating 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?




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions will guide the class discussion on the importance of conversation.

Why is it important to have conversations?

Discuss how conversations help us connect with others and share ideas.







What makes a conversation good or bad?

Explore aspects like listening, taking turns, and being polite.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Conversation Scenarios

This worksheet provides scenarios for students to practice maintaining and ending conversations.

You see a friend at the park. How do you start a conversation?








Your friend is telling you about their new toy. How do you show you are listening?








It's time to go home. How do you end the conversation politely?








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