Learners practice remaining on topic during a conversation using printouts of chains as visual models for their work. Chains are placed in sequence while students stay on a shared topic of conversation, and a broken chain is used as a nonverbal reminder to remain on point.

Concepts

life skills, conversation skills, discussion skills, group discussions, autism

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Additional Tags

programs

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a whole-group discussion to encourage pupils to remain on point and avoid off-topic sidebars
• Give children strategies for how to get back on point after breaking the chain of conversation

Classroom Considerations

• Resource originally designed to address learners with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum

Pros

• Several pages of chain printables are included
• Bright colors are useful as a visual reference

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a