Interrupting - Students 1 - not up

Directions: Make a list of circumstances when it is unacceptable to interrupt. Example: Your parents are having a conversation

Directions: Make a list of circumstances when it is acceptable to interrupt. Example: An emergency

Directions: Study the comic strips below. Circle the answers that show that the characters having an opposing view.

Directions: Complete the following questions.

1. Who are the characters in this script?
2. What is Tori excited about?
3. What happened to Darren’s brother?
4. How do you think Tori feels when Darren keeps interrupting?
5. How do you feel when others interrupt you?

Directions: In the scripts below circle two nouns in purple and one verb in red.

Remember: A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. A verb names describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example script on appropriate interruptions:
Darren:Hey, Tori. How are you today?
Tori: I’m fine. I am really excited about my first basketball game----
Darren:(interruption)I have to go home. My little brother just fell and needs to go to the hospital to get stitches.

Example script on inappropriate interruptions:
Tori:Hi, Darren. How are you?
Darren: I am fine. I just got a new video---
Tori:(interruption) Hey, I was going to Disney.
Darren: I was telling you about my new video----
Tori:(interruption) I love going on rides.
Darren: I did not finish what I was saying. You keep interrupting me!

Directions: How many syllables do you hear in the words below?

Directions: Complete the following questions.

1. What does it mean to interrupt someone?

2. Why is it rude to interrupt people?

3. When is it appropriate to interrupt others?

4. What are some inappropriate ways to interrupt?