Conversation Skills/Techniques Teacher Resources

Sometimes the indirect path is best. Scholars determine whether the sum of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational. Reading a transcript of a conversation between classmates leads to an indirect proof of this concept.

In this communication worksheet, 4th graders read about the rules of conversations and complete three different activities to improve conversation and listening skills.

In this ELL conversation activity, students read a dialog between 2 people discussing what activity they would like to do. They write down 5 things they would like to do, 5 things a partner would like to do. Students than write down the...

For this chores at home worksheet, students read a passage, answer five true or false statements and write a conversation between Tanya and her mother.

Students make a handprint underneath a Valentine poem to give to their parents. In this Valentine poem lesson plan, students also glue conversation hearts around the edge of the page for a border.

In this supermarket worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle, label the food items, complete the conversation, and more. Students complete 5 activities total.

Students examine point of view as it relates to public issues.  In this point of view lesson, students become familiar with the point of view of John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt about the wilderness. Students debate if the...

In this completing the conversations worksheet, students read a question and choose an answer to complete the answer. Students choose 8 multiple choice answers.

In this listening learning exercise, students will complete a chart identifying which of 5 speakers communicated each of the 18 statements. The corresponding radio broadcast can be found...

Increase communication skills, especially among your ESL population, with this activity. Get children up and out of their seats asking clarifying questions about their hypothetical friend "Jack." A chart categorizes questions into "last...

Students initiate and sustain a conversation of three or more exchanges on a topic while exploring a collection of large photographs pertaining to that topic. The teacher creates a comfortable setting and provide a variety of books...

Students practice reading for comprehension and understanding. In groups, students read, out loud, using a conversation voice. They predict and discuss the story as it unfolds.

In this ESL reading and conversation worksheet, students read a short passage about the daily routine of a man named Tom. Students discuss the story and talk about their own daily routines. Note: Part of Tom's daily routine is drinking...

In this conversation practice worksheet, students practice a conversation about camping and then answer 4 questions related to camping.

In this ESL conversation activity, students circulate among classmates and ask 7 questions. Students find someone who fits the criteria in each question. Example: Find someone who wakes up at 6 o'clock in the morning.

In this ESL conversation survey worksheet, students examine 7 pictures of Halloween scary creatures. Students ask each other if they are scared of this thing and record the answers of their classmates.

In this ESL conversation worksheet, students work in pairs to ask questions in the passive form. Students use the sentences provided and change them to passive questions. All pertain to inventions. It is unclear if students are to answer...

In this ESL survey worksheet, students practice conversation skills by collaborating with classmates in a survey. Students examine 7 pictures of fruit and survey 3 classmates as to whether or not they like each fruit.

For this ESL conversation worksheet, students collaborate to interview classmates about the 7 topics illustrated by a picture. All questions will be answered yes/no.

In this phone conversation instructional activity, learners decide which 6 out of 14 responses to write down when their classmates imitate calling them to leave messages.

Students who are in an English learning classroom review everyday conversation by playing a speed dating-style game in which they sit back-to-back with another person, talk to them, and then in a relatively short amount of time, move...

In this ESL leisure time conversation activity, students practice oral speaking skills by collaborating with a partner in completing the activity. Students ask and answer questions about personal preferences and leisure pursuits.

In this conversation practice worksheet, students discuss the questions with a partner that relate to eating out. Students answer 9 questions.

In this adaptive sentence worksheet, students choose sentences from a box at the top of the page to complete a very simple conversation. A reference web site is noted for additional activities.