Exploring Interrupting and Social Skills

What is an interruption?

• A continuous activity

• A type of reward

• A form of encouragement

• Anything that causes us to stop what we are doing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What should you do before speaking in a class discussion?

• Shout out your answer

• Raise your hand

• Interrupt the teacher

• Wait for the teacher to call on you

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to follow the teacher's directions during class discussions?

• To avoid getting a bad grade

• To ensure everyone can hear and participate

• To impress your classmates

• To make the class longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is an example of an emergency interruption?

• Talking about a movie

• Informing someone that food is on fire

• Discussing weekend plans

• Asking about homework

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When is a good time to interrupt a conversation?

• When the speaker is pausing to breathe

• When the speaker is talking about something uninteresting

• In the middle of a sentence

• When you feel like it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you say to interrupt politely?

• I don't care, but...

• Stop talking, I have something to say

• Can I mention something?

• I need to interrupt now!

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is a key consideration when you need to interrupt?

• Showing respect for the other people

• Making sure you are heard first

• Ignoring the current speaker

• Talking louder than others

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What should you do in a group conversation to interrupt politely?

• Make eye contact and wait for a break

• Speak over everyone

• Start talking immediately

• Ignore the current speaker

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the final tip given in the lesson?

• Know when an interruption is necessary

• Never interrupt anyone

• Interrupt only in emergencies

• Always interrupt when you have something to say

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do if you are unsure about when to interrupt?

• Ignore the conversation

• Interrupt immediately

• Wait until the end of the discussion

• Observe others and listen to the conversation