Overview - CONVERSATION START UPS Conversation Start-Ups, by
Rosie Simms, uses an interactive game-board format to introduce
students to social language by focusing on the development of
conversation skills. The game board features 30 icons that
represent familiar topics, such as school, family, and hobbies,
to help students begin and continue conversations. Players share
personal experiences, feelings, opinions, and information. The
other participants respond by asking pertinent questions and
making comments. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS The basics of
conversation are stressed in this game as players respond
appropriately to a topic by asking a question or making a
comment. There are no right or wrong answers since the focus is
on building oral-language skills. Cues, prompts, and sample
dialogues are included in the Teacher's Guide to help elicit
responses and ensure a positive experience for each student.
Every student has an opportunity to participate during each
turn, which helps maintain player focus and inter