Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to communicate effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons/markers
• Storybook or picture book
• Timer or stopwatch (optional)

Activities

• Story Retelling

  Read a storybook or picture book together. Afterward, ask the student to retell the story in their own words. Encourage them to use descriptive language and elaborate on the events and characters.

• Role-Playing

  Choose a familiar scenario, such as going to the grocery store or playing in the park. Take turns pretending to be different characters and engage in conversations. Encourage the student to use appropriate language and interpersonal conventions.

• Show and Tell

  Ask the student to choose an object from their surroundings and describe it to you. They can use words, gestures, or drawings to convey their ideas. Encourage them to extend their descriptions and elaborate on why the object is special to them.

Talking Points

• "When we retell a story, we can use our own words to tell what happened."
• "When we pretend to be different characters, we can talk and act like them."
• "When we describe an object, we can use words to tell others what it looks like, how it feels, or what it does."
• "Using good manners and saying 'please' and 'thank you' is important when we talk to others."
• "We can ask questions to learn more about something or to show interest in what someone else is saying."
• "Listening carefully to others helps us understand what they are saying and respond appropriately."