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  • 2nd Grade
  • Speech & Language
  • About 10 minutes

Conversation Cards

Cut out the cards. Pick one and start talking. Color a circle each time you take a turn.

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Conversation CardsName:Date:Cut out the cards. Pick one and start talking. Color a circle each time you take a turn.PetsSTART WITH:If you could haveany pet, what wouldit be?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:AnimalsSTART WITH:What animal wouldyou like to be fora day?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:SchoolSTART WITH:What is yourfavorite part ofschool?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:Favorite foodsSTART WITH:What food could youeat every day?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:BooksSTART WITH:What is the bestbook you have read?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:PretendSTART WITH:If you had adragon, what wouldyou name it?Ask → Listen → Comment → Ask againTurns:k5printables.com · Sheet #63324601 · Aligned with Common Core SL.2.1

This is sheet #63324601.

How to do it

  1. Cut out the cards and pick one.
  2. Ask the question on the card.
  3. Take turns. Color a circle each time you take a turn.

Teaching tip

Try to fill all eight circles on one card. That's a real back-and-forth conversation! This sheet is aligned with Common Core SL.2.1.

Conversation Cards for 2nd grade (taking turns in conversation), free printable
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About this worksheet

Six topic cards with a picture and a question to start the talk, like "If you had a dragon, what would you name it?" Each card has a turn tracker. Every version has different topics.

What kids practice

A conversation is like a game of catch. One person says something, and the other person catches it and tosses it back by staying on the same topic. Good talkers look at the speaker, listen to the whole idea, wait for their turn, add a comment or ask a question, and then pass the turn back. These skills help kids make friends, work in groups at school, and learn from the people around them (aligned with Common Core SL.2.1).

Watch for

  • Changing the topic to something your child wants to talk about. Gently say, "Let's stay on this topic first."
  • Interrupting. Practice waiting for a pause before talking.
  • Answering with one word, like "Okay." Ask "Can you add a comment or a question?"
  • Asking a question that was already answered. Remind your child to listen to the whole idea.

It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full taking turns in conversation guide for 2nd grade.

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