Silence is Important too.
Small group project
by Lillian
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Silence is Important too.
Lillian Mantooth Name Name Name
Kevin just woke up and is ready for his road trip. "I can't wait to see the beach for the first time" Kevin says excitedly after he had finished packing.
Everyone is getting ready for the long trip. "Do we have everything?" Kevin's mom says "Has anyone seen my toothbrush?" Kevin's dad asks.
The whole family is finally done packing for their long road trip to Florida! "This is so exciting!" Everyone says
“What kind of music should we listen to” Mom asks “BEACH MUSIC” Kevin says excitedly
They start driving
Kid starts interrupting convos with like where are we going when will we be there ect
Parents try to answer gets cut off
Parents explain why its bad
Kid tries to wait but cant and interrupts again
"What is the-" Kevin stops short in his thought and remembers to wait
"See Kevin it makes others feel good to listen-" Kevin's dad is quickly interrupted
"I really want to know what things there are to do at the beach" Kevin said over his dad speaking
"Hey Kevin we have an idea to help you stop interrupting" his mom says hoping he agrees "Next time you think about blurting something out, take a deep breath and count to five" Kevin's dad suggests
Kevin shakes his head and tries their idea, 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... He thinks its working!
Kid sees something outside animal cool truck something
Kid uses his strat
He is able to wait for his parents to stop talking
Kid is able to share without interrupting
We are so proud of you Kevin! You are a great listener and a quick learner keep it up!
Kevin sees a cool plane outside and really wants to tell his parents. He remembers to breath and wait for them to finish talking.
Kevin almost interrupts again, but remembers to breath and count. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...
Kid is able to wait then share
See Kevinn interrupting can make the other person feel bad, like their words aren't important.
Last page they arrive at where ever and final message.
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