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Let's Talk! Lesson Plan

Enhance conversation initiation skills using tailored activities and social work strategies for a fourth-grade student with autism and ADHD.

This lesson builds essential social communication and pragmatic skills, boosting confidence and enabling effective conversation initiation in real-world contexts.

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Review Materials & Prepare Environment

20 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Introduction & Guided Conversation

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Role-Play & Conversation Practice

30 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Game-Based Interaction & Independent Practice

30 minutes

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Let's Talk!

Introduce the lesson and set a welcoming tone. Emphasize that it's okay to make mistakes while learning to talk. Use a friendly image of children talking.

Why is Conversation Important?

Explain why initiating conversations is important. Use images of kids talking or playing together. Show a picture of engaged kids in conversation.

Easy Conversation Starters

Introduce conversation starters. Use visual aids like speech bubbles to demonstrate ideas such as 'Hi, how are you?' or introduction cards.

Reading Body Language

Discuss body language cues using images and examples. Include pictures that show a variety of cues like nodding, smiling and crossed arms.

Let's Practice Together

Encourage role-play with visuals. Use images of children practicing or a scene of role-play. This reinforces the learning through visual storytelling.

How Did We Do?

Reflect on the lesson with visuals that show happy and thoughtful expressions, inviting discussion on improvements and favorite parts.

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Let's Talk!

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