Conversation building
I can have a conversation with one or more people, taking turns to listen and talk.
Conversation building
I can have a conversation with one or more people, taking turns to listen and talk.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A conversation is when two or more people take turns talking and listening to each other.
- Listening when someone else is speaking is important in a conversation.
- Sharing your opinion and explaining why you have that opinion is important in a conversation.
- Asking and answering questions are important parts of having a conversation.
Keywords
Conversation - when two or more people take turns talking and listening to each other
Opinion - what a person thinks or believes
Interrupt - talking when someone else is talking, making them stop before they have finished
Reply - to respond to someone when they say something to you or answer when they ask you a question
Common misconception
Pupils might think that you can only reply or respond when asked a question.
Give examples of how to respond to statements as well as questions. For example, how could you respond if someone said 'I love your coat'?
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
what a person thinks or believes
to respond to someone when they say something to you
when two or more people take turns talking and listening to each other