1. Staying on topic
By: Heather Byrge

2. Staying on topic means that my friend and I talk about the same thing

3. Sometimes I have a hard time talking with my friends.

4. I can hear them talking to me but I don’t know what to do.

5. I can have fun talking with my friends if I follow these simple rules.

6. First, I look at my friend who is talking to me.

7. Second, I listen to what my friend is saying.

8. Third, I need to find out what my friend is talking about.

9. If your friend is talking about his dog then should you ask him a question about his dog or the school?

10. The answer is DOG. I should talk about dogs if my friend is talking about dogs.

11. My friends will be happy if I stay on topic.

12. Practice, practice, practice
Ryan you have many friends here at McClure.
Pick a student who you would like to talk to.
Review this PowerPoint at home and with me (Mrs.Byrge).
Enjoy talking to your friends!