Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn the concept of conversational turn-taking and demonstrate taking turns using visual cue cards in a structured dialogue.
Turn-taking is a core social communication skill that builds students’ confidence in conversations, helps them engage peers, and reduces conversational interruptions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Turn-Taking Concept
3 minutes
Step 3
Model a Conversation
3 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Discussion
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Talking Tag Team: Session 1
What Is Turn-Taking?
Using Cue Cards
Model Conversation
Your Turn to Practice
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will reinforce conversational turn-taking by using visual cue cards in back-and-forth dialogue with new prompts, aiming for smooth exchanges of 6–8 turns.
Repetition with varied prompts builds confidence in social communication, strengthens the habit of taking turns, and prepares students for real-life conversations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare for Session 2
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Review
2 minutes
Step 2
Reinforce Turn-Taking Concept
3 minutes
Step 3
Model Extended Dialogue
3 minutes
Step 4
Guided Independent Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Set Next Goal
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome Back! Talking Tag Team: Session 2
Turn-Taking Rules
New Conversation Prompts
Model Extended Dialogue
Your Turn: Practice 6–8 Turns
Worksheet
Activity
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will practice extending conversations by asking and answering follow-up questions using cue cards, fostering independence and deeper engagement.
Adding follow-up questions encourages natural back-and-forth dialogue, builds deeper social connections, and supports confidence in leading conversations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare for Session 3
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Review
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Follow-Up Questions
3 minutes
Step 3
Model Guided Practice
3 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Session 3: Going Deeper
What Are Follow-Up Questions?
Model a Follow-Up Conversation
Your Turn: Practice With Follow-Ups
Reflect & Share
Worksheet
