I Can Take Turns Talking Social Narrative, Read Aloud Video & Digital Reflection

A social narrative about conversational turn-taking.

The majority of students with whom I work have difficulty with social communication and often times are unable to take turns talking. They interrupt, talk out of turn, take too many turns, or don't give their partner a chance to speak. Introduce the conversational skill of turn-taking with this clear and concise social narrative. It provides students concrete instruction and explanation of what is expected during back-and-forth conversations.

Extra bonus social narrative for upper elementary grade levels (3rd-5th). The second version of the social narrative is similar to the first, but includes slightly different text and the clip art graphics of the students are more realistic than the version for young primary grades (PreK-1st).

Social narratives are provided in both color and black&white print.

Adapted for Distance Learning

• Read Aloud Video included: assign to students who benefit from having the social narrative read out loud or who comprehend better from a multimodal approach
• Reflection/Scenario Questions included: Use the reflection and scenario questions to check for comprehension or to guide discussions about the social narrative during individual/group sessions. Depending on the student's ability, I accommodate by asking the questions verbally and accept their verbal responses in addition to written. Review the questions first and assign the page that fit your student's ability level. This PDF is provided as a digital activity.

Use of this product

• Print and laminate for long term use
• Print two sheets to a page to create mini-books and to save on paper/ink
• Use social narrative during individual, small or large social skills groups
• Review frequently with students who need repetition and reinforcement of skills

Social/Emotional Learning Standards

SEL Goal 2C Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others

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