conversation script by dannielle mcclure ms-ccc, slp and stephanie reeves med-ccc, slp

Conversation ScriptBy Dannielle McClure MS-CCC, SLP

and Stephanie Reeves Med-CCC, SLP

What is a conversation?

A conversation occurs when 2 or more people are talking about the same idea.

What is a question?

A question is usually a request for information or action.

What is a related comment?

A comment is a verbal statement related to an idea, information, or an observation.

A related comment is a verbal statement directly connected to another person’s idea, information, or observation.

I love cheese pizza!

I love cheese pizza!

Me too! But, I also like pepperoni.

Me too! But, I also like pepperoni.

Getting Started…

Do: Look at the person

Say: “Hello,” “Hi,” or “How are you?”

Wait: Listen for an answer

Next…

Do: Look at the person

Say: Make a comment or

ask a question

Wait: Listen for an answer

or a related comment

Then…

Do: Look at the person

Say: Respond to their answer

or related comment or ask another question

Wait: Listen for their question

or related comment

Finally…

Continue this pattern:Do:

Say:

Wait:

Practice script #1(Remember: Do, Say, Wait)

Hi.

Hi.

How was your weekend?

It was great. I went to a movie. How was yours?

It was good. I played video games on my computer.

Sounds fun! I’ve got to go to class. See ya!

Bye! Have a great day!

Practice Script #2(Remember: Do, Say, Wait)

Hey Guys!Hey!How are you?We were just talking about Cars.That’s a great movie!I think Lightning McQueen is an awesome race car! Which cars did you all

like?I think King is my favorite. I really liked King too, but Mater was my favorite character.I loved it when Mater drove around town backwards!I can’t believe he never hit anything!I just heard the bell. I think it’s time to go to class. I’ll see you all later!Sounds good.See ya!Buh-Bye!

Practice Script #3(Remember: Do, Say, Wait)

Hi.Hey! How was your weekend?It was great! I

That sounds fun! I

Well, I have to head to

Ok. I’ll see you later.

Practice Script #4(Remember: Do, Say, Wait)

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