Talking in a group

English · Speaking & Listening · ages 4-11

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Zoe says, 'I like pizza.' What is a good reply that builds on her idea?
- I have a red bike.
- I agree, pizza is yummy.
- It is raining today.
When your friend is talking, what should you do?
- Listen to them
- Think about something else
- Talk over them
Staying on topic means talking about something totally different.
Circle one: True False
Your group is talking about pets. Which reply stays on topic?
- I want ice cream now.
- My cat likes to nap.
- Let's talk about space.
Ben talks about dogs. Mia replies, 'I agree because dogs are friendly.' What did Mia do well?
- She changed the topic
- She stopped listening
- She built on Ben's idea
Look at the chat. Count how many turns you get to talk.
Answer: ______________
Two friends are chatting. One keeps looking away and does not answer. What is missing?
- Talking too much
- Paying attention
- Staying on topic
In a group talk about weekend plans, Jake suddenly says, 'I have a pet snake.' What did Jake do?
- He built on the idea
- He listened well
- He changed the topic

Answer key

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I agree, pizza is yummy. · This reply agrees with Zoe and adds a new idea about pizza.
Listen to them · Listening carefully helps you stay part of the chat.
False · Staying on topic means you keep talking about the same idea.
My cat likes to nap. · Talking about your cat keeps the chat about pets.
She built on Ben's idea · Mia agreed with Ben and added her own reason about dogs.
3 · Count each 'You talk' turn: 1, 2, 3.
Paying attention · Looking away and not answering means the friend is not paying attention to the chat.
He changed the topic · Jake's snake comment does not connect to weekend plans, so he left the topic.